Herbs And Botanicals Extracts In Anti-Aging Cream -

Thyme Extract

Thyme extract is extract derived from the thyme plant. It can have potent antioxidant properties (Source: Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry, March 2002, pages 1845–1851). Its fragrant component can also cause skin irritation.

Thyme oil is extracted from Thymus vulgaris (also known as Thymus aestivus, T. ilerdensis and T. velantianus) of the Labiatae family. The main chemical components are a-thujone, a-pinene, camphene, b-pinene, p-cymene, a-terpinene, linalool, borneol, b-caryophyllene, thymol (a phenol) and carvacrol (a phenol). THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME) OIL is Fragrance Ingredient and SKIN CONDITIONING and TONIC. Thyme Oil is an excellent antiseptic. When used in the right proportions with other ingredients such as Tea Tree, it is as effective as chemical disinfectants with none of the side effects or toxins. Carvacrol and thymol can irritate mucus membranes and cause skin irritation, and in general should be used in low concentrations.