Balm Mint
Balm Mint, also known as lemon balm, is a gentle, aromatic herb used in British skincare and lip care for its soothing and refreshing qualities. It brings a light, citrusy scent and calming feel to creams, balms and cleansers, making it a favourite in clean beauty formulas.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, balm mint extract is valued for its ability to gently soothe and refresh the skin. It is commonly incorporated into lip balms, moisturisers and calming face masks where it lends a pleasant natural aroma while helping to soften and condition the skin surface without irritation.
Key benefits
- Calms and soothes sensitive skin
- Provides a refreshing, cooling sensation
- Helps soften and condition lips
- Delivers a light, uplifting natural scent
- Supports skin comfort in leave-on formulas
- Suitable for gentle daily skincare routines
Best for
sensitive skin, dry skin, irritated skin, normal skin
Where it comes from
Balm Mint is the common name for Melissa officinalis, a perennial herb in the mint family native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean. The leaves are harvested and gently extracted for use in cosmetics.
Products with Balm Mint
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Balm Mint than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.
- Dermalogica Multi-active Toner 250ml Dermalogica
- Dermalogica Multi-active Toner 50ml Dermalogica