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THYME OIL
INCI: Thymus vulgaris oil
What is Thymus vulgaris oil?
Thyme oil is obtained from the thyme plant. It is also known as Thymus vulgaris, of the family Lamiaceae. It is an aromatic, perennial, evergreen plant. It is grown in a number of different countries throughout the world. Thyme leaves are used for culinary purposes. The oil is extracted from the plant by the process of steam distillation. The oil is a light to amber-colored liquid with a characteristic odor. It consists of compounds like thymol and carvacrol. It is used as an antiseptic and to treat various other ailments.
Use & Benefits:
- Antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties: Thyme oil has antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Antimicrobial agent: As an antimicrobial agent, thyme oil inhibits microbial growth and protects the skin from infections like acne and eczema.
- Preservative: It also acts as a preservative, inhibiting the growth of molds, fungus, or bacteria in the product.
- Shelf life extender: Thyme oil increases the shelf life of the product so that the aroma, taste, and the cosmetics themselves can be stored for a longer period of time. It protects the product from deteriorating with time.
- Dandruff treatment: It's also used to treat dandruff on the scalp.
- Hair health enhancer: It reduces hair fall and enhances the growth of healthy hair.
- Anti-inflammatory agent: As an anti-inflammatory agent, thyme oil reduces itchiness, redness, and inflammation of the skin. It soothes the skin and calms it.
- Masking agent: Due to its aroma, the oil is also used as a masking agent and fragrance. As a masking agent, it masks the undesirable smell of other ingredients present in the product.
- Formulation ingredient: Thyme oil is used in formulations of creams, lotions, gels, shampoos, conditioners, make-up products, and other skin and hair care products.
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