Snapshot
- Overview
- A pine-scented fragrance ingredient that adds a fresh, crisp note.
- Category
- Fragrance
- Type
- Fragrance
Pinene
Pinene is a volatile aromatic terpene found in pine resins, used as a fragrance component in personal care products. It's selected to give a fresh, resinous scent, adjust aroma diffusion, and shape the top-note character of formulas.
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Our take
Is Pinene a Good Ingredient?
Fair: Useful for a vivid, pine-like scent, but provides no proven skin benefits and can irritate or sensitize, especially in leave-on products or when oxidized. Best for users who tolerate fragrance well.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Provides a crisp, pine-like top note that makes routines feel fresh and airy. Also modulates diffusion and brightness in fragrance accords.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Common in fragranced cleansers, body washes, and perfumes as a bright top-note component. Also used in hair styling sprays and mists for a fresh aroma.
Before you use it
Safety
Carries irritation and sensitization risk due to its volatile terpene nature, increased with oxidation or in sensitive skin. Typically used within IFRA guidelines. Avoid use on broken skin and consider patch testing.
Products with Pinene
