Thyme essential oil (Oleum Thymi)

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Essential oil producer country: Hungary.

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Raw material: thyme essential oil is produced from the ground part of the perennial herb thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) by steam distillation.

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Main chemical elements: thymol, carvacrol, linalool, geraniol, terpineol, cymene, terpinene, geranyl acetate, terpinyl acetate, citral.

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Features:

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• smoothes the skin, tones it and promotes regeneration, removes itching;
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• improves hair growth, eliminates dandruff;
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• has mosquito repellent properties.
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It is recommended to use as an auxiliary means:

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- in case of skin blackheads;

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- to restore skin elasticity and reduce the secretion of sebaceous glands;

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- to strengthen hair and stimulate its growth, to eliminate baldness and baldness;

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- to remove skin itching and swelling from insect bites,  to repel mosquitoes and gnats.

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METHODS OF EXTERNAL USE

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Pure thyme essential oil or its mixture with other essential oils: rosemary, eucalyptus and bergamot is used for problem skin and hair care. All essential oils are mixed in equal parts (1:1), the mixtures are also used to supplement cosmetics, massage, baths, rubs, and aromatize rooms.

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SUPPLEMENT OF COSMETIC PRODUCTS

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Mix 2 - 3 drops of pure thyme essential oil or one of the aforementioned oil mixtures with 10 - 15 g (ml) of a cosmetic product (cream, lotion, cleanser, shampoo, etc.).

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MASSAGE

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Mix 3 drops of thyme essential oil or one of the aforementioned oil mixtures with 1 - 2 tbsp. spoons of any vegetable oil (almond, peach, jojoba, grape seed or cream of YOUR choice.

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BATHROOMS

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3 - 5 drops of thyme essential oil or one of the aforementioned oil mixtures, previously mixed with 1 tbsp. spoon of emulsifier (milk, honey, sea or table salt), add to a bath filled with water at a temperature of 37 - 38°C. The duration of the procedure is 10 - 20 minutes.

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AROMASIZATION OF THE PREMISES

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add 3 - 5 drops of thyme essential oil or one of the aforementioned mixtures to the aromatic  lamp filled with water and light the candle in the lamp. The aroma will spread in the room. If you don't have an aroma lamp, you can put the essential oil on a napkin or add it to a cup of hot water and place it on a radiator.

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Contraindications:

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• individual intolerance of essential oil components;
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• do not use for pregnant women (characterized by the effect of miscarriage), with hypertensive disease, epilepsy, with a tendency to convulsions, hyperthyroidism;
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• apply to the skin no later than 60 min. before sunbathing;
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• do not use for children under 5 years of age, dosages for older procedures are selected taking into account their age.
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Interactions with other oils: thyme oil works well with bergamot, cypress, lemon, lemon balm, rosemary, eucalyptus oils.

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Additional information:

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to strengthen the hair and stimulate its growth - perform a nourishing head aroma massage for oily hair twice a week and rinse the hair with thyme essential oil.

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Nourishing massage: rub the scalp with an aroma mixture (1 tablespoon of basic vegetable oil and 3-5 drops of essential oil), wrap the head with a towel and after 1-1.5 hours. wash with shampoo. After this procedure, the hair can be rinsed with an aroma mixture . If headaches start, it is necessary to reduce the number of drops of essential oil for the procedure.

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Rinsing: add 7-10 drops of essential oil to 5 ml of 70% alcohol, mix and pour into 1 liter of water. Rinse washed hair with the resulting mixture (close your eyes!).

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Apply the aromatic mixture to sore spots and blisters every other day for 2-3 weeks. After a week, the course can be repeated.

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Allergic reactions are possible when using essential oils, so it is necessary to perform a tolerance test for the oil used .

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Tests for individual sensitivity to essential oil

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• breathing - put 1-2 drops of essential oil on a piece of cotton wool and inhale the aroma of the oil 7-10 times. If no discomfort is felt within 4-5 minutes, respiratory spasms, cough, shortness of breath, dizziness do not appear, then that aromatic compound can be used in an aromatic lamp or for inhalation.
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• skin - apply an aromatic mixture (1 drop of essential oil to 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil) with a piece of cotton wool on a patch of skin on the inner side of the forearm, the bend of the wrist or elbow, behind the ear or in the area of ​​the sternum. If no signs of skin irritation (redness, itching) appear within 12 hours, then that essential oil can be used on the skin  procedures.
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Shelf life: 3 years.

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Storage conditions: essential oils are stored in tightly closed dark glass vials, at room temperature, out of the reach of children. Protect from direct sunlight.

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Packaging: 10 ml.

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Non-prescription.