Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- industrial
Thyme, wild or creeping, extract (thymus serpyllum l.)
CAS 84776-98-7
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Thyme, wild or creeping, extract (thymus serpyllum l.) in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Thymus serpillum oil”.
Also known as Thymus serpillum oil · Thymus serpyllum extract · thymus serpillum extract
Used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent and a fragrance ingredient. Thymus Serpillum Oil is an essential oil obtained from the herbs of the Wild Thyme, Thymus serpillum L., Lamiaceae.
- Skin conditioning
- Perfuming
- Humectant
- Fragrance
- Flavouring
- Conditioner
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Thyme, wild or creeping, extract (thymus serpyllum l.) appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
USEPAcommercial use observed2 entries
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Deodorizer, Humectant, Cleaning agent.Source →
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Fragrance.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Thyme, wild or creeping, extract (thymus serpyllum l.). These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Thyme, wild or creeping, extract (thymus serpyllum l.) yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Thyme, wild or creeping, extract (thymus serpyllum l.) in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Named organisations
3
Typical roles
Skin conditioningPerfumingHumectantFragranceFlavouringConditioner
Found in these products
Their ingredient lists include Thyme, wild or creeping, extract (thymus serpyllum l.); each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
