Used in face and hair care products for oily skin.
Uses
May be effective at reducing acne-causing bacteria on the skin.
Benefits
"• May help decrease excess oiliness
• Safe to use on acne-prone skin
• May help minimise the look of irritated skin
• Has astringent characteristics"
Usage Rate
The usage for this product depends on the nature of the formulation, thus there is no exact recommended concentration.
Strengths
It has antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties.
Caution
Thyme is derived from the Greek word thymos, which meaning "perfume." The plant is an evergreen perennial shrub with aromatic leaves that is often used in cooking.
This oil is thought to help minimise the look of irritated skin because of its powerful cleaning and astringent characteristics. Thyme oil may be used topically to help decrease excess oiliness on the skin and is safe to use on acne-prone skin. It may also be used to manufacture tinctures and to make skin and hair care products.