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THYMUS VULGARIS EXTRACT
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AKA: Common thyme, Thyme
WHAT IS IT?
Synthetic
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Origin
Plant-Derived
Thymus Vulgaris Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Thyme, Thymus vulgaris L., Lamiaceae Syn. Taimu Yu (JAN)
CAS #
84929-51-1
WHAT’S IT DO?
Functions
PERFUMING
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
SKIN CONDITIONING
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
CAN I TRUST THIS?
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Thymol, thyme, and other plant sources: Health and potential uses.
Salehi B, Mishra AP, Shukla I, Sharifi-Rad M, Contreras MDM et al.
Phytotherapy research : PTR, 2018
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Thymol, thyme, and other plant sources: Health and potential uses.
Salehi B, Mishra AP, Shukla I, Sharifi-Rad M, Contreras MDM et al.
Phytotherapy research : PTR, 2018
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng
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