CORIDOTHYMUS CAPITATUS OIL

Ingredient type:  FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT

Thyme essential oil

Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes

Essential oil

✨ Role: Coridothymus capitatus oil, better known as red thyme oil, is mainly used for its antiseptic and purifying properties. It helps cleanse the skin by removing impurities and can also have a toning effect.

Ingredient type: Fat-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally safe when used correctly. However, dilution is often necessary to avoid irritation.

✨ Vegan: Yes

✨ Worth knowing: Red thyme oil is highly concentrated in active compounds, such as thymol, which can be irritating to sensitive skin, especially if used pure. It's advisable to perform a skin test beforehand, and to use it diluted in a carrier oil.

Found in: It is mainly found in cleansing and toning formulations, and sometimes in hair care products for its purifying and stimulating effects.

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