Lemon Balm Extract

Lemon Balm Extract molecular structure

2-5 year old preschoolers • Skin contact product

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Safe for preschoolers to use Lemon Balm Extract?

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YES - Generally Safe
Danger Score: 1 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Lemon Balm Extract is generally considered safe for 2-5 year old children when used in topical products. Consider preschooler activity levels.

ℹ️General Overview

For toddlers and young children (ages 2–5), lemon balm leaf extract on the skin is usually low risk. It’s commonly used to soothe skin and is not linked to major health problems in safety reviews.

✅What to Do

Before using a new product, try a small patch on the child’s inner forearm and wait 24 hours. Use only a small amount, avoid broken or very sensitive skin, and keep products away from eyes and mouth. If your child already eats products with lemon balm (teas or foods), try not to use many lemon balm products at once.

⚠️Warnings

Watch for redness, swelling, itching, or a rash — stop use if these happen. There is a note from food safety listings (FDA) that lemon balm is also used in foods, so parents should consider multiple sources of exposure (food plus skin products). Although allergy risk is low overall, any allergic reaction should prompt stopping the product and contacting your child’s healthcare provider.

Confidence: HIGH

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Safety Risk Labels

This ingredient has the following documented risks:

Long-Term Risk: This extract is used on skin and in foods, and a U.S. regulatory body has noted it can appear in multiple products while there is limited safety data. That means small amounts from many sources could add up over time, and we don’t have clear information about effects from repeated exposures. Because of that uncertainty, there is a possible long-term risk if someone is exposed again and again.

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Alternative Names for Lemon Balm Extract

This ingredient may also be listed as:

melissa officinalis lemon balm aqueous extractlemon balm extractMELISSA OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACTMELISSA OFFICINALIS (LEMON BALM) LEAF EXTRACTBALM LEAVES EXTRACT (MELISSA OFFICINALIS L.)LEMON BALM EXTRACTEXTRACT OF LEMON BALMBALM MINT LEAF EXTRACTLEMON BALM LEAF EXTRACT

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Products Containing Lemon Balm Extract

This ingredient is found in the following products:

This list shows products that contain Lemon Balm Extract or its alternative names.

Common Questions About Lemon Balm Extract

Safe for preschoolers to use Lemon Balm Extract?

Yes, Lemon Balm Extract is generally considered safe for 2-5 year old children based on current research.

What are the long-term risk risks of Lemon Balm Extract for preschoolers?

Linked to long-term health effects after years of use or exposure. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.

What products contain Lemon Balm Extract?

Lemon Balm Extract is commonly found in skincare products, cosmetics, and topical applications. Always check ingredient labels before use.

Is this suitable for preschoolers to using products with Lemon Balm Extract?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredient properties and concentration. This analysis is for 2-5 year old children. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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