Ingredient
Thyme Extract
INCI name: Thymus Vulgaris Extract
Thyme Extract
Garden Thyme Extract
What it is
A botanical extract derived from the leaves and flowering tops of common thyme (Thymus vulgaris). It is used in skincare as a plant-derived antioxidant and conditioning agent, and is distinct from the far more concentrated, aromatic thyme essential oil.
How it works
It contains phenolic compounds such as thymol and carvacrol at low, extract-level concentrations that scavenge free radicals and provide mild soothing activity on the skin.
What it does
Skin conditioning
Antioxidant
Soothing
Concerns to know
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Antioxidant
Offers antioxidant activity that helps defend the skin against everyday oxidative stress.