MELISSA HYDROLATE COMPOSITION: Melissa hydrolate is a product of steam-water distillation of lemon balm. Alcohol and preservatives free. Lemon balm hydrolat is a unique natural product that is suitable for all skin types. Its use contributes to the establishment of the correct lipid metabolism and improves skin tone, protects against aggressive environmental factors, and helps to maintain the skin in a healthy state. With regular use of hydrolat, the pores narrow and become cleaner, irritation and inflammation disappear, the complexion is evened out, wrinkles are smoothed out, and the skin takes on a well-groomed look. This scented water is rich in essential oil, which has many healing properties, incl. anti-inflammatory; antifungal and antibacterial. Lemon balm hydrolat has a delicate floral aroma with a slight lemon tint. Has a calming effect; useful for stress, anxiety, tantrums in children. COSMETIC PROPERTIES FOR SKIN: - suitable for any type of skin (dry, oily, normal, combination), including sensitive and problematic; - has an anti-aging effect; - is an antioxidant that protects the skin from the destructive effects of free radicals and aggressive environmental factors; - tones; - tightens pores; - refreshes the skin; - recommended for eczema, psoriasis; - has a bactericidal effect; - recommended for acne and acne; - heals wounds, cracks; - has an anti-cellulite effect, gives elasticity to the skin; - improves , evens out the complexion; - brightens the skin; - relieves irritation, inflammation, softens; - cleanses; - deodorizes. HEALING PROPERTIES: - anti-inflammatory; - antifungal; - antibacterial; - choleretic effect; - softens spasms caused by colitis and intestinal spasms; - can have a laxative effect; - has a relaxing effect on tense muscles, - improves blood circulation; - relieves anxiety and tension; - treats some types of eczema; - softens PMS; - lowers blood pressure; - is a strong antioxidant (cleanses the body of damaging molecules - free radicals, the formation of which in large quantities causes many diseases). WAYS OF USE IN COSMETOLOGY AND HAIR CARE: - In pure form as a skin tonic. - As an enrichment component in face masks: mix hydrolat with clay or powder mask. Apply on face for 10-15 minutes. - Compresses for acne. Soak cotton pads (for use on problem areas) or a cloth (for use on the whole face) in the hydrolat, place on the face, leave for 10-15 minutes. - In the form of cosmetic ice to tighten the skin, narrow pores, reduce hypersecretion skin. - As a soothing agent for the skin after shaving or depilation. - As a refreshing body toner while sunbathing. - For preparing deodorant and toning foot baths (add 20- 30 ml of scented water). - As a refreshing and anti-fungal lotion for feet. - As a basis for preparing anti-cellulite body wraps with black or blue clay. Recommended to alternate with pine hydrolate. - Can be used as a deodorant, because lemon balm normalizes the work of sweat glands. METHODS OF USE FOR TREATMENT PURPOSES: - To increase the body's immunity and resistance to viral infections, a three-week intake of lemon balm water is recommended. - For colds on the lips (herpes), application will help undiluted lemon balm water (6-10 times a day) in combination with internal use (0.5 tsp). - As a prophylactic agent to prevent fungal diseases of the feet. - During pregnancy, lemon balm can used to treat morning sickness, digestive disorders, fluid retention and general improvement in body tone. SYNERGY Melissa water can be perfectly combined with other hydrolates, thus forming a special synergistic effect. - Peppermint - morning sickness during pregnancy. - Chamomile blue, yarrow - diaper dermatitis in babies. CONTRAINDICATIONS Individual intolerance. Care should be taken when ingested by persons suffering from hypotension (lemon balm can cause a decrease in blood pressure). WARNING - store in a dark place at temperatures below +17 C; - storage at room temperature significantly reduces the shelf life of the hydrolat; - when stored with an ambient temperature above +10? C, slight formation of sediment is allowed; - use inside only on recommendation doctor-therapist! PACKAGING: 100 ml SHELF LIFE: 1 year