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.
and its complex needs.
Keep the essential.
Our formulas are short, with only essential ingredients.
Made in France
