THYMOL

Ingredient type: OTHER

✨ Role: Thymol is mainly used for its antimicrobial and antiseptic properties. It helps protect skin care formulas against bacteria and offers a purifying action on the skin, useful especially in products for combination and oily skin.

Ingredient type: Aromatic molecule

‍⚕️ Safety: Thymol is considered safe when used at appropriate concentrations in cosmetic formulations.

✨ Vegan: Yes, thymol is of plant origin and suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Worth knowing: Although thymol is generally well tolerated, it can cause irritation in sensitive skin, especially at high concentrations. It is therefore essential to perform a skin test beforehand.

Found in: Commonly used in oral care products, facial cleansers, and sometimes in shampoos or hair loss products for their energizing properties.