Essential oil - Organic Scots pine

• INCI name: Pinus sylvestris oil
• Botanical name: Pinus sylvestris
• Part of the plant extracted: Needles
• Extraction method: Steam distillation

Cultivation & Origin

Scots pine is a Eurasian plant species. It is native to central and northern Europe, North Asia, Siberia and the mountains north of the Middle East. This tall tree is sensitive to wind, but perfectly resistant to extreme cold, drought and storms. Although red pine grows in almost all soils, alkaline soil is not very conducive to its growth.
Scots pine is notably cultivated for use in construction and in the production of paper pulp.

Health Properties

Promotes respiratory well-being :

• Due to its high alpha-pinene content, organic Scots pine essential oil has strong decongestant potential for the respiratory system. This active ingredient promotes the evacuation of bronchial secretions. This is why this essential oil is particularly recommended against coughs, bronchitis, rhinitis or blocked noses. It also has antiseptic and antibacterial effects, which are very useful in winter to help fight the proliferation of viruses and contribute to purifying the ambient air.

Helps restore tone and facilitates recovery :

• Scots pine essential oil has a cortisone-like effect. It is therefore excellent for helping to give the body a boost, especially after an illness or a period of physical or psychological fatigue. To benefit from its stimulating properties, it is mainly recommended for diffusion, alone or combined with other essential oils for a more powerful synergy.

Helps soothe tension and inflammation :

• In addition to its stimulating effect, the pinenes present in organic Scots pine essential oil also help to soothe tension, particularly joint and muscle tension. To regain comfort and promote mobility, it can be applied diluted strongly beforehand in a vegetable oil, before massaging the affected areas. It will be an ally for athletes, in combination with other oils such as wintergreen or peppermint for an even more pronounced refreshing effect.

Cosmetic Properties

Lymphatic decongestant :

• In cosmetics, organic Scots pine essential oil also helps to promote drainage and the elimination of toxins and waste. It can therefore be recommended in cases of edema, heavy legs, or water retention.
  As with all other essential oils with similar properties, it is used in massage, starting from the ankle and moving up towards the thighs, diluted beforehand in a vegetable oil.

Fights skin conditions and warms the skin :

• Given its antibacterial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, organic Scots pine essential oil can be recommended to help fight skin disorders such as acne, redness or itching.
  Scots pine essential oil is also known to warm the skin and bring radiance to dull complexions.

Usage Tips

The most beautiful pine in Europe is not only appreciated for its beautiful appearance, but also for its essential oil with numerous health and wellness properties! It indeed has many benefits, particularly for the respiratory system. It is mainly used to clear the airways, to purify the ambient air and to naturally refresh the atmosphere.

Note that organic Scots pine essential oil also offers a significant stimulating effect, which helps to recover after a period of physical or mental fatigue.

In addition, Scots pine essential oil has an action against muscle and joint tension, particularly useful for athletes before or after exertion.

In cosmetics, Scots pine essential oil is highly valued for its skin care properties. It revitalizes dull skin and helps in the treatment of acne breakouts. It is also effective against cellulite due to its draining and decongestant virtues.
Diffused indoors, red pine essential oil purifies the air and neutralizes bad odors, germs, and viruses.

For respiratory comfort and air purification, you can combine organic Scots pine essential oil with ravintsara, tea tree, lemon, eucalyptus radiata, niaouli, rosemary cineole, linalool thyme, cypress or globulus eucalyptus.

To optimize venous and lymphatic circulation, it can be mixed with grapefruit, evergreen cypress, Italian helichrysum, common juniper or Virginian cedar essential oils.