Pine essential oil, 1 L

Scots Pine Essential Oil from Ukraine

This oil is steam distilled from the needles and young twigs of Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris, the most common conifer of Ukrainian forests. The product card gives the INCI name Pinus silvestris Essential Oil, Ukraine as the country of production and a 1 L container.

Composition

Scots pine oil consists mostly of monoterpenes: alpha-pinene, delta-3-carene, beta-pinene, limonene and myrcene, plus bornyl acetate, which softens the scent. See the certificate of analysis for lot figures.

Odour

Fresh, resinous, clean forest pine with a light balsamic note.

Applications

Bath and spa

Bath salts and oils, sauna products and massage blends with a coniferous scent.

Body care

Shower gels, refreshing lotions and foot products.

Room fragrance

Diffusers, sprays and seasonal festive blends.

Usage guidance

Scots pine oil is used at 0.5 to 1 % in leave-on products and up to 2 % in rinse-off products. Work it in below 40 °C, using a solubiliser for water-based systems. Oxidised monoterpenes can irritate skin, so use the oil fresh and include an antioxidant in the product.

Compatibility and handling

Pine blends with eucalyptus, fir, lemon, rosemary and juniper. Limonene must be declared as an allergen on EU labels above thresholds. Keep bulk containers full by decanting into smaller ones as you go.

Product data

The oil is obtained from the needles and twigs of Pinus sylvestris, and its INCI name is Pinus silvestris Essential Oil. Ukraine is the country of production, and the oil is supplied in a 1 L container.

Example: sauna aroma concentrate, 100 g

For 100 g of concentrate, premix 4 g of Scots pine essential oil and 2 g of eucalyptus essential oil with 9 g of polysorbate 20. Dissolve this in 60 g of ethanol 96 % and then add 25 g of distilled water.

Mix the essential oils with the polysorbate, add the ethanol, then the water slowly while stirring. Bottle in amber glass. To use, add a few millilitres to a ladle of water before pouring it onto the sauna stones; never pour the concentrate directly onto hot stones.

Storage and related categories

Keep in a cool, dark room in full, tightly closed containers. Solubilisers are in wholesale emulsifiers, and other conifer oils in wholesale essential oils.

FAQ

Where is this Scots pine oil produced?

The country of production is Ukraine, and the oil comes in a 1 L container.

How should bulk Scots pine oil be stored?

Keep containers full by decanting into smaller ones as you go, in a cool, dark room.

What is the sauna concentrate based on?

It combines Scots pine and eucalyptus oils with polysorbate 20, ethanol and distilled water.