Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of Provençal linalool thyme

Provençal linalool thyme essential oil is a mild oil recommended for problem skin. With its purifying properties, Provençal linalool thyme essential oil is a natural remedy for winter infections. This essential oil also supports overall health and helps with fatigue.

Greasy hair

Greasy hair

How to use

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Appropriate

  • Aromatherapy bath

    Aromatherapy bath

    Suitable

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

    Suitable

  • Food grade

    Food grade

    Suitable

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

Features

Properties and uses

Precautions

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Features

Production process

Steam distillation

Part of the plant used

Flowering tops

Botanical name

Thymus vulgaris L. linaloliferum

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Properties and uses

Provençal Linalool Thyme essential oil is traditionally used for: Sore throats

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Properties

In terms of health, Provençal linalool thyme essential oil is recognised for the following properties:

  • Powerful general anti-infectious action, yet gentle on the skin

  • Antiviral and antibacterial

  • Antifungal (Candida albicans)

  • Pest repellent, vermifuge (tapeworms, roundworms, pinworms)

  • Supports the nervous system and uterus

Uses

It is traditionally used to improve the following issues:

  • Respiratory ailments: bronchitis, pharyngitis, coughs, etc.

  • Intestinal inflammation: gastritis, enterocolitis, colitis

  • Urinary tract and gynaecological infections

  • Mental and cerebralfatigue, convalescence

  • Infectious dermatoses, verrucas, psoriasis

Synergies

  • Respiratory health: Narrow-Leaved Eucalyptus and Ravintsara essential oils.

  • Diffusion: Eucalyptus, Pine, Rosemary, Cajeput and Lavender essential oils.

In practice

Air purification: Air diffusion with other essential oils, such as Lemon, Saro, Silver Fir, Scots Pine, Gully Gum Eucalyptus, etc.

Respiratory comfort: blend into your oil blend. Massage or rub your blend into the chest and upper back.

Skin purification: Mix into your oil blend. Lightly massage the mixture into the area concerned.

Precautions

  • Do not use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

  • Always use diluted on the skin.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

  • Avoid contact with eyes.

  • Certain natural compounds in this essential oil may present an allergy risk for sensitive individuals when the oil is incorporated into a cosmetic formulation (according to the 7th Amendment to the European Cosmetics Directive (2003/15/EC)): linalool and, to a lesser extent, limonene.

  • As a general rule, always perform a patch test on the inside of the elbow at least 48 hours before use.

Find out more

The name Thymus comes from the Greek thumon, meaning "fragrance", due to the pleasant smell given off by the plant naturally or when burnt.

The ancient Egyptians used Thyme to embalm the dead. The Greeks burnt it as an offering to the gods in temples or public squares. At the time, the plant was thought to be a source of courage. They used it to flavour their dishes and in their baths for its stimulating properties.

Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.

Aromatherapy recipes from the bibliography

EO = Essential Oil VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil

'Tone Thyme' oily skincare blend (D. Maria)

BeautyFacial skincare

Crew CO2 blend 25 drops

  • Lavender essential oil 50 drops

  • Cypress essential oil 25 drops

  • Rosemary verbenone essential oil 25 drops

  • Linalool thyme essential oil 20 drops

  • Sandalwood essential oil 15 drops

  • Lemon essential oil 6 drops

  • Tea tree essential oil 6 drops

Method and directions for use: Mix the ingredients together, dilute the mixture to 0.5% in a neutral base (cream, gel, etc.) and apply as a treatment for oily, acne-prone skin.

"Balancing act" skincare blend for normal to combination skin (D. Maria)

BeautyFacial skincare

Crew CO2 blend: 30 drops

  • Lavender essential oil: 50 drops

  • Geranium essential oil: 25 drops

  • Myrtle essential oil: 20 drops

  • Tea Tree essential oil: 15 drops

  • Cypress essential oil: 15 drops

  • Linalool Thyme essential oil: 15 drops

  • Sandalwood essential oil: 6 drops

  • Ylang-Ylang essential oil: 5 drops

Directions and use: Mix the ingredients, dilute the resulting mixture to 0.5% in a neutral base (cream, gel, etc.) and apply as a treatment for normal to combination skin.

Mask for oily hair (A. Brochier)

BeautyHair & nail care

  • Grape seed oil: 2 tablespoons

  • Green clay: 5 tablespoons

  • Rose hydrosol: a few drops to dilute the preparation

  • Thyme essential oil: 2 drops

Procedure: Mix the preparation well to obtain a smooth paste that is neither too liquid nor too thick.

Use: Apply to scalp and hair, leave on for at least 20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly and shampoo.

Dry, brittle hair (C. Clergeaud)

BeautyHair & nail care

  • 20 ml Perilla oil

  • 20 ml Nigella oil

  • 10 ml sea buckthorn oil

  • 100 ml Wheat Germ Oil

  • 4 drops Ylang-Ylang essential oil

  • 2 drops linalool thyme essential oil

  • 4 drops Palmarosa essential oil

Procedure : Mix all the ingredients.

Use : Apply to hair and leave on overnight before shampooing.

Cellulite (D. Festy)

BeautyBody care

  • Helichrysum italicum essential oil: 2 ml

  • Menthol eucalyptus essential oil: 2 ml

  • Rosemary cineole essential oil: 5 ml

  • Atlas cedar essential oil: 5 ml

  • Green cypress essential oil: 2 ml

  • American wintergreen essential oil: 2 ml

  • Juniper essential oil: 3 ml

  • Linalool thyme essential oil: 2 ml

  • Hazelnut carrier oil: 20 ml

  • Moisturising and firming body lotion: Top up to 100 ml

Use: Apply with light massages morning and evening, just after cleansing.

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Dominique Baudoux

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