VeriMomIs melissa officinalis leaf extract safe during pregnancy?
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Pregnancy-Safe Ingredients Database — 28,000+ Ingredients Rated
melissa officinalis leaf extract
NO KNOWN RISKS93
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Frequently asked questions
- Is melissa officinalis leaf extract safe during pregnancy?
- No harmonised CLP reproductive classification exists for Melissa officinalis leaf extract (ECHA Annex VI has no harmonised entry). No CIR or SCCS safety assessment flags reproductive hazard. PubMed literature and public safety databases do not report teratogenic or reproductive toxicity for the cosmetic extract; therefore hazard and mechanism are scored 0. Topical preparations of botanical extracts can have low but measurable dermal absorption of phenolic and volatile constituents, so exposure is scored as 1 (low but measurable). Sources: ECHA Annex VI (no harmonised CLP), PubMed (no reproductive/toxicology signals), CosIng/PubChem (ingredient identity and composition).
- Is melissa officinalis leaf extract safe while breastfeeding?
- No evidence of reproductive or lactation-specific toxicity or milk transfer in available data. Mechanistic data lacking. Dermal exposure from cosmetics could be low but measurable; without evidence of high systemic bioavailability, exposure is scored 1. Sources: PubMed (no lactation transfer data), ECHA/CosIng (no classification).
- Is melissa officinalis leaf extract safe for baby skin?
- No infant-specific reproductive or developmental toxicity data for Melissa officinalis leaf extract were identified. Hazard and mechanism remain 0 per absence of signals. Exposure is increased by +1 relative to adult due to immature infant skin and higher surface-area‑to‑weight (adult score 1 → infant score 2), so cosmetic topical use on 0–3 yr skin yields moderate measurable exposure. Sources: general dermal absorption principles, CosIng/PubChem composition data, absence of regulatory reproductive flags (ECHA Annex VI/CIR).
- How does VeriMom score melissa officinalis leaf extract?
- VeriMom scores melissa officinalis leaf extract at 93/100 (no known risks) based on EU CosIng status, ECHA hazard classifications, and peer-reviewed PubMed studies. Our scoring pipeline is fully transparent.
- What are pregnancy-safe alternatives to melissa officinalis leaf extract?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to melissa officinalis leaf extract based on similar function and a no-known-risks safety band.
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This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Safety scores are based on publicly available data and may not reflect all risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before using any product during pregnancy or breastfeeding.