Lemon Balm Leaf Extract

INCI: Triglycerides of Caprylic/Capric Acid (and) Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm) Leaf Extract Oh, Melissa, how I love thee! Thy leaves are soft and nectar-like honey! Thou keeps my bees so happy, my skin like dew, and my poem funny! Ever wonder why folks wax poetic for Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)? I haven't a clue! I know that my excitement level goes way up when we talk about adding this herb to my garden. Lemon balm has a long history, over 2,000 years, of being used to treat many ailments. Modern research is slow-moving and has validated some of the claims made by ancient peoples, and it has also proven some claims ineffective. The name Melissa is a reference to honey bees (Apis mellifera) and how much the bees love this plant. Be careful that you don't confuse Melissa with Monarda (bee balm)! The herb leaves were used during the Middle Ages in public bathhouses to promote healthy, vibrant skin. I'm not sure that I would go to a public bathhouse, my imagination has probably