Essential oil of Thymus vulgaris chemotype α-terpineol or fragrantissimus and its use to prevent and / or treat skin signs of aging

摘要

Essential oil of Thymus vulgaris chemotype α-terpineol or fragrantissimus and its use for preventing and/or treating the cutaneous signs of aging The present invention relates to an essential oil of Thymus vulgaris, in particular of Thymus vulgaris fragrantissimus, comprising as major components in least 5% by weight of α-terpineol and at least 40% by weight of α-terpinyl acetate relative to the total weight of the components of said essential oil, a cosmetic composition comprising it, a cosmetic treatment method comprising the application of said essential oil or of the composition comprising it, as well as its cosmetic use in the prevention and/or treatment of the cutaneous signs of aging