Thymus Vulgaris Ferment Filtrate
A cosmetic ingredient used as exfoliating, skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Thymus Vulgaris Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the spontaneous fermentation of the whole plant, Thymus vulgaris (thyme).
What does it do?
Thymus Vulgaris Ferment Filtrate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Exfoliating
removes dead skin cells from the surface, revealing fresher skin underneath
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Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
EU regulatory status
Thymus Vulgaris Ferment Filtrate 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 Vulgaris Ferment Filtrate?
Thymus Vulgaris Ferment Filtrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Thymus Vulgaris Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the spontaneous fermentation of the whole plant, Thymus vulgaris (thyme).
Is Thymus Vulgaris Ferment Filtrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Thymus Vulgaris Ferment Filtrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Thymus Vulgaris Ferment Filtrate do in cosmetic products?
Thymus Vulgaris Ferment Filtrate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: exfoliating, skin conditioning - miscellaneous.
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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: 25/06/2026