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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.
Universal
Refreshing
Antioxidant rich
Cooling
Protective
Good for acne
Antibacterial
Multi-use
Limited production
Product of Regenerative
Agriculture
Ingredients of Small, Independent Farms
Non-GMO
Environmentally Friendly
Certified
Biodynamic®
Organic
Artisanal Craftsmanship
Cruelty Free & Vegan
Low Carbon Emission
Sustainable Sourcing
Skin Shake well and generously mist over freshly cleansed face. Follow with our Extrait de Maison to seal in nutrients and hydration. Breathe deeply for aromatherapeutic benefits.
Hair Apply abundantly on hair for a smoothing, stimulating effect, from the scalp to the tips. Best after bathing when the hair is still slightly damp.
Home Use as a room spray, bathroom spray, or for your linens. 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
All our hydrosols are grown on the same farm, by the same master Biodynamic gardener in New York, close to our studio.
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.
Step 1 Once the harshness of winter and the last frost have passed, the lemon balm bushes that become our hydrosols are treated with special Biodynamic sprays to foster fertility and vibrancy.
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 lemon balm leaves 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 The sterilized jars filled with newly produced hydrosol 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 us the most decadent hydrosols we’ve ever seen. Like an exquisite wine, our fine hydrosols are the result of their terroir - the location and method of growing, the precise time of harvest, the exact distillation process and bottling.
“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.
