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Antimicrobial

THYMUS PRAECOX EXTRACT

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64

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A wild-thyme extract with thymol-driven antimicrobial chemistry. Useful in formulation, but the aromatic phenols are documented sensitisers and irritants for compromised skin.

Function

ANTIMICROBIAL

Skin benefits

  • Thymol-driven antimicrobial activity
  • Polyphenol antioxidant input
  • Skin-soothing reputation in folk use

Known concerns

  • Thymol and carvacrol are documented sensitisers
  • Aromatic content can irritate compromised skin
  • Pregnancy-use caution noted in herbal references

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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