Melissa hydrosol, or Lemon Balm, is renown for its antiviral properties and soothing benefits to skin conditions of eczema, psoriasis, shingles, diaper rash, and sensitive skin. Because of its gentle nature Melissa can be used for diaper rash. Consider blending with our
Chamomile Roman Hydrosol for baby care.
Organic Lemon Balm Hydrosol is suitable for normal or oily skin types and is especially effective in combating acne. Suzanne Catty mentions Melissa is recommended for mature skin, skin rashes and irritations, sunburn, herpes simplex sores, poison oak and poison ivy. She also writes that it can be useful as a tonic for ADHD.