Thyme linalool essential oil
Commonly known as: Thymus Zygis Flower Oil (INCI), Thyme essential oil, Spanish red thyme essential oil, Garden thyme, Common thyme, Cultivated thyme, Farigoule.
Botanical name: Thymus zygis L.
Extraction process: Steam distillation.
Family: Lamiaceae.
Extracted part of the plant: Leaves and flowering tops.
Cultivation area, origin: Originates from the Mediterranean basin countries, now cultivated all over the world.
Blooming: From June to the end of September.
Origin, provenance: Spain.
Phytochemical composition: Linalool, terpinen-4-ol, thymol, alpha-pinene, trans-thuyanol-4, myrcene, alpha-terpinene, gamma-terpinene, limonene, citral (geranial + neral), geraniol.
Sensory properties: Appearance: Liquid; Colour: Colourless to pale yellow; Odour: Sweet, pleasant, linalool-like.
Physical properties: Density = 0.872-0.885.
Concerns: Anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, purifying, tonic, cleansing, astringent, fragrant.
Effect: All skin typologies, especially acne-prone skin and problem skin; All hair typologies.
Details
Properties
Antibacterial, antiseptic: To prevent the proliferation of bacteria which is explained by its strong content in monoterpenic alcohols (linanool, terpinene-1-ol-4...) and in terpenic esters (linalyl acetate).
Uses
Facial skincare(serums, creams);Body skincare(gels, balms, oils, scrubs);Hair care(shampoos, conditioners, lotions).
Preservation
Keep away from light, and at a stable and moderate temperature.
Contra-Indications and Precautions
Potentially dermocaustic and irritant. Do not use for babies under 3 months and for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Some natural compounds contained in this essential oil such as linalool may present a risk of allergy in some sensitive individuals when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic composition (according to the 7th Amendment of the European Directive on cosmetic products (2003/15/EC)).
As a general rule, always test the application of your product on the elbow at least 48 hours before use.