Thymus Vulgaris

Helps to suppress the formation of reactive oxygen species

A sprig of fresh green leaves from the Thymus vulgaris plant.
Benefits
  • Anti-oxidant

  • Known to help suppress the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which accelerates the aging process by reactivating molecules that result skin cell damage.

What It Is
  • Thymus vulgaris, commonly known as thyme, is an aromatic shrub grown in Southern Europe and the Mediterranean region.

  • Due to its fragrant essential oil and antioxidant properties, thyme is poetically known as as "Sahyangcho" (musk herb) or "Baek Ri Hyang" (scent that can spread a hundred miles) in Korean.

  • INCI: THYMUS VULGARIS (THYME) EXTRACT

History
  • Thymus Vulgaris is traditionally used in massages or directly added to baths for its rich essential oil benefits.

Our Research
  • Over the past 20 years, THE WHOO Royal Beauty Research Center has been researching the scientific effectiveness of ancient Korean herbal treatments used by Joseon royalty. 

  • Thymus Vulgaris is one of the five key herbal ingredients in Gongjin Solution™, THE WHOO's core complex for boosting skin resilience.

  • THE WHOO's Thymus Vulgaris Extract, combined with extracts of Cornus Officinalis Fruit and Angelica Gigas Root, helps to soothe skin and improve elasticity.