A volatile oil from the flowering tops of Spanish thyme, used as a fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Thymus zygis flower oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowering tips of Spanish thyme, Thymus zygis, of the mint family (Lamiaceae). CosIng refers to the ISO 14715:2010 standard for this oil and lists it as a fragrance ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of scented products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.