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One of the best all-purpose hydrosols for all skin conditions, lemon balm’s bounty of benefits above all soothe tension whilst remaining refreshing and delicately stimulating. With its high content of antioxidants that targets cellular renewal and repair, lemon balm is slightly acidic (like human skin) and is pH friendly, useful either as a facial toner or incorporated directly into a cleansing ritual.
Inhale the fresh splendor of spring. Multi-correctional and soothing, lemon balm’s sensibilities bestow an antioxidant bounty upon the skin. Bright but peaceful, this hydrosol re-energizes the skin and helps to settle the body and mind for sleep.
This hydrosol is crafted exclusively for Maison/Made by a master artisan and certified Biodynamic® distiller in limited quantities. Our hydrosols are made with fresh, Biodynamic plant material distilled within minutes of harvesting to capture the abundant plant compounds and cellular water at a time in their growth cycle when the plant is at its most vital and essential oil production is high.
Our hydrosols represent the true synergy of herbalism and aromatherapy, blending potent but gentle phytonutrient compounds with heavenly aromatic virtues.
Cooling & Refreshing
Antioxidant rich
Can ease inflammation
Good for acne
Antimicrobial
Gentle enough for babies & kids
100% Organic Product
Product of Regenerative
Agriculture
Ingredients of Small, Independent Farms
Non-GMO
Environmentally Friendly
Certified
Biodynamic®
100% Organic
Product
Artisanal Craftsmanship
Cruelty Free & Vegan
Low Carbon Emission
Sustainable Sourcing
Skin Shake and generously mist over freshly clean face. Follow with our Extrait de Maison or serum of your choice to seal in nutrients and hydration. Breathe deeply for aromatherapeutic benefits.
Hair Mist on hair for a smoothing and stimulating effect, from the scalp to the tips. Best after bathing, when hair is still slightly damp.
Home Use as a room and linen spray. The gentle aroma refreshes in any living space.
Travel Revitalizes stagnant air and counteracts the drying effects of travel. Also excellent as a skin and mood boost when on the go.
Depending on usage, each 50ml bottle will last approximately 2 months. For ultimate freshness, consume within 3 months after opening. Lemon Balm hydrosol is suitable for all skin types. Tested for microbial content to ensure safety and stability. For external use only.
Locally sourced Biodynamic® Melissa officinalis steam-distilled hydrolat
Our hydrosols are grown and distilled locally on soil tended to by a master Biodynamic gardener with over 30 years of experience growing these botanical waters. From the moment the seeds are sodded, the plants are cared for in a manner that produces an exquisite quality, in an environment that elevates their medicinal caliber – a gift of the Biodynamic® approach to soil and plants.
Step 1 Once winter and the last frost have subsided, the plants that become our hydrosols are treated with hand-crafted Biodynamic sprays to bolster fertility and vibrancy, given ideal temperature conditions, and individually inspected for signs of distress.
Step 2 Sometime in late spring or early summer, before the lemon balm begins to flower, our master gardener and distiller begins to plan their harvest, knowing from 30 years of experience, the best time to capture the abundant plant compounds and cellular water at a time in their growth cycle when the plant is at its most vital and essential oil production is high.
Step 3 Within minutes of harvesting, the young lemon balm tops are placed into a classic copper alembic still. Natural well spring water is heated to create the steam that then passes through the plant material, condensing into hydrosol and filling the greenhouse with its intoxicating lemony aroma.
Step 4 Sterilized jars are filled with newly produced hydrosol and are refrigerated until filled into the very bottles that end up in your hands.
The Result Every step of this process is focused on the details to give you the most decadent hydrosols available. Like an exquisite wine, our fine hydrosols are the result of their terroir - the location and method of growing, the precise time of harvest, and the meticulous distillation and bottling process.
“Our hydrosols come from the steam distillation of our medicinal plants.
Made in micro batches to ensure only first-choice plants are used, we take great care through each step of the distillation process.”
“From the very beginning of the plant’s life, through its growth and flowering within a very well draining soil, to the time of harvest, we provide our plants an environment that thoroughly enhances their medicinal qualities, a gift of the Biodynamic® approach to soil and plants.
Involving specific sprays, attention to the quality of the soil, timing of intervention in regards to the moon and other energetic aspects, our goal is to foster a high content of qualitative medicinal constituents. This you will find in the hydrosols we make.”
Discover some of our other regeneratively farmed, certified Biodynamic® skincare products. All our products come from the most exquisitely sourced earth-friendly ingredients from small, independent regenerative farms. Only the best, which your skin deserves.
Lemon Balm is an in-house favorite at Maison/Made. In the studio we use the herb not only in our formulations, but we also drink it as a tea quite frequently, as well as spritz its aromatic hydrosol deliberately (maybe too much, bottles don’t last long!) and mix it with our rejuvenating facial oil serum to create a creamy texture before massaging into our face and neck.
Distillate plant waters, while fairly overlooked in modern aromatherapy, have long been affiliated with healing and were in use far before essential oils as we know them today were.
At Maison/Made we talk frequently about our “jardin to bottle” approach. What we mean by Jardin to Bottle is an acute knowledge of the complete lifecycle of every ingredient in our formulas.
