Pinus sylvestris cone oil (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

CAS number: 84012-35-1 / 942; Pinus sylvestris oil

Definition
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Pinus sylvestris cone oil is an essential oil from the cones of "Pinus sylvestris" of the common pine (Scotch pine), a conifer from the pine family that grows to a height of 40m. Pinus sylvestris is native to Russia, Finland, Norway and the USA.

The extract contains: pinene, carene, dipentene, lime, myrcene, camphene and others.

Pinus sylvestris cone oil is obtained by steam distillation from pine cones. It is used in cosmetic formulations. Pinus sylvestris cone oil has a masking effect (reduces or inhibits an undesirable inherent odour of the product) and a perfuming effect (improves the smell of a product and/or perfumes the skin).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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