Lemon Balm Extract

Lemon Balm Extract molecular structure

5+ year old children • Skin contact product

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Is this kid-friendly 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 5+ year old children when used in topical products. Kids may have different tolerance levels.

ℹ️General Overview

For children 5 years and older (kids, school-age children, teens), lemon balm leaf extract used on the skin is generally safe and considered low risk.

✅What to Do

Before using a new product with lemon balm on your child, do a small patch test: put a tiny amount on the inside of the forearm and wait 24 hours. Use products made for children when possible, apply only to healthy, unbroken skin, and use small amounts. Avoid the eyes and mouth. If you plan to use the product over large areas, often, or for a long time, check with your child’s pediatrician.

⚠️Warnings

Watch for redness, rash, swelling, itching, or any new skin irritation — stop use if these happen. There is also a note from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that lemon balm can be used in foods or as an additive and that there is limited information about combined exposure from multiple sources; avoid giving your child many products or foods containing the same ingredient at once. If your child has known allergy to plants in the mint family, avoid use and check with your doctor. For any severe reaction, seek medical care right away. (Source of exposure-warning: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.)

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

Always check ingredient labels carefully, as ingredients may be listed under different names.

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

Is this kid-friendly to use Lemon Balm Extract?

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

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

Linked to long-term health effects after years of use or exposure.

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.

When can kids start using products with Lemon Balm Extract?

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

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