Thymus vulgaris (Thyme) flower
AKA: Common thyme, Thyme Flower
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Subshrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84929-51-1
Form
Powder
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Tonic
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Softens and smooths skin
Tightens and tones skin
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Used since ancient Greek and Roman times as an antiseptic and antimicrobial agent in skincare and medicine. Historically employed in European herbalism for acne, wounds, and as a purifying skin treatment.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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
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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR