Pine, White (Organic)

Pine needle oil is usually assumed to mean Scots pine. White pine is a different tree and a different oil. Pinus strobus is a soft pine, its needles held in bundles of five, and its oil is led by beta-pinene rather than alpha-pinene.

01 · Origin

The tallest conifer of eastern North America, native from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic coast. This oil is distilled from the needles and twigs of wild-crafted trees in Canada, certified organic.

02 · Chemistry

Beta-pinene leads and alpha-pinene follows closely. Myrcene and delta-3-carene complete the profile. The result is a monoterpene oil with a softer, rounder pine character than the alpha-pinene-led Scots pine (No. 1475). Keep the bottle closed and cool to limit oxidation.

03 · In Practice

Fresh and resinous, sweet rather than sharp, with a light green-woody tail. A top note. Diffusion, sauna, massage blends and natural room fragrance. A gentle choice where a coniferous accent should not dominate a formula. Blends with balsam fir, cedarwood, juniper berry, lavender, bergamot, rosemary and eucalyptus.

General information: For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.