Thymus Quinquecostatus Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Thymus Quinquecostatus Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant Thymus quinquecostatus, Lamiaceae.
What does it do?
Thymus Quinquecostatus Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Thymus Quinquecostatus Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Thymus Quinquecostatus Oil?
Thymus Quinquecostatus Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Thymus Quinquecostatus Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant Thymus quinquecostatus, Lamiaceae.
Is Thymus Quinquecostatus Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Thymus Quinquecostatus Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Thymus Quinquecostatus Oil do in cosmetic products?
Thymus Quinquecostatus Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, skin conditioning.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 28/10/2019