Thymol
Keeps skin in good condition.
What it is
A fragrant substance found naturally in thyme oil, and also made in a lab.
Gives the product an herbal thyme scent and is also used as a skin conditioning agent.
What it does in a formula
Keeps skin in good conditionOfficial EU function: Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
Makes alcohol undrinkableOfficial EU function: Denaturant
Used in oral careOfficial EU function: Oral care
Adds scentOfficial EU function: Fragrance
What official sources say
Worth knowing · The pure substance, EU
As a pure substance it can irritate or damage skin or eyes (EU harmonised classification). How much a product contains matters.
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP), consolidated text, Annex VI Part 3 Table 3 (harmonised classifications), retrieved 2026-10-09Worth knowing · The pure substance, EU
As a pure substance it is harmful by its classification (acute or organ toxicity) (EU harmonised classification). How much a product contains matters.
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP), consolidated text, Annex VI Part 3 Table 3 (harmonised classifications), retrieved 2026-10-09Worth knowing · The pure substance, EU
As a pure substance it is hazardous to the environment (EU harmonised classification). How much a product contains matters.
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP), consolidated text, Annex VI Part 3 Table 3 (harmonised classifications), retrieved 2026-10-09