Botanical water
THYMUS VULGARIS FLOWER/LEAF/STEM WATER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Thyme hydrosol used in cleansing and toning formulations for its mild antimicrobial action. Less concentrated than thyme essential oil, but still bears characteristic thyme phenolic notes.
Skin benefits
- Mildly antimicrobial botanical water
- Contains thymol and carvacrol traces
- Traditional skin-cleansing ingredient
- Antioxidant phenolics
Known concerns
- Thymol and carvacrol can be irritating at higher levels
- Possible sensitization in Lamiaceae-allergic users
- May contain fragrance allergens
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related botanical waters
Same plant / compound family
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