Maritime Pine Hydrosol – Turpentine: Freshness and tonicity for the skin, breathing and emotional balance

OFLORALE's Maritime Pine hydrosol ( Pinus pinaster sylvestris ) is obtained by gentle distillation of the resin and needles of this resinous tree. Appreciated for its purifying, decongestant and invigorating properties, it is a valuable ally for clarifying the skin, supporting respiratory comfort and promoting an atmosphere of strength and inner harmony.

INCI: Pinus Pinaster Sylvestris Water

A forest treasure for vitality and calm

The maritime pine, symbol of robustness and longevity, releases a woody and balsamic fragrance through its resin and needles. Its hydrosol, more subtle than the essential oil, is suitable for daily use, providing a tonic action for the skin and comforting support for the mind.

Maritime pine: energy and natural purification

Rich in monoterpenes and resinous compounds, this hydrosol acts to purify the epidermis, relieve feelings of respiratory discomfort (for external use), and install a reassuring climate. It is particularly appreciated for stimulating mental clarity and instilling a feeling of anchoring and strength.

Botanical characteristics and production

• Botanical name: Pinus pinaster sylvestris
• Part used: Needles, resin
• Other names: Maritime pine, turpentine pine
• Names in other languages: Maritime Pine (English), Strand-Kiefer / Seekiefer (German)
• Type of culture: Conventional
• Place of production: Controlled origin
• INCI designation: Water Pinus Pinaster Sylvestris

Benefits of Maritime Pine hydrosol – turpentine

In cosmetics:

• Purifies and tones combination to oily skin, helping to tighten pores.
• Provides a refreshing effect and helps to invigorate the skin, ideal after a tiring day.

For health:

• Supports respiratory well-being (external aromatic use) thanks to its balsamic notes.
• Helps to clear the light airways, especially in winter (gentle inhalation).

Well-being emotions and chakra:

• Associated with the root chakra, it strengthens rooting and inner stability.
• Encourages mental clarity and self-confidence, helping to dispel fatigue or temporary stress.

Examples of use

In cosmetics:

• Toning lotion: Spray on the face to purify the skin and invigorate it, morning and evening.
• Refreshing treatment: Mix with a vegetable oil for a localized massage of the face or body, providing an invigorating effect.

For health:

• Light inhalation: Add a tablespoon to a bowl of hot water and inhale to enjoy its woody scent (external use).
• Room Spray: Spray around the room to diffuse a forest scent, encouraging deep breathing.

Emotional well-being:

• Vitality diffuser: Use as an indoor mist to create a reassuring atmosphere, conducive to positive energy.
• Strengthening bath: Add a few spoonfuls to bath water for a moment of scented relaxation and a feeling of renewed vigor.

Conservation

Store in the refrigerator, use quickly after opening.

General works on medicinal plants and aromatherapy

1. Resinous hydrosols and woody notes by Lydia Bosson: A guide to forest species, including maritime pine.
2. Plants and Breathing in the Forest by Michel Pierre: A practical work exploring plants with invigorating effects, such as pine.
3. Subtle aromatherapy: grounding and energy by Danièle Festy: A reference for strengthening emotional stability and inner strength through aromatic plants.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this sheet is provided for information purposes only and cannot replace medical advice. OFLORALE, aromacentre.fr and SAS LPBE decline all responsibility for the use that could be made of this information.

Production method:

Our distillation method complies with the rules of distillation to obtain hydrolates and not essential oils, the aim being to obtain superior quality hydrolates in no way equivalent to the residues of distillation of plants to obtain essential oil.
Please note that we work with fresh, dried plants or extracts with an equivalence ratio of 1:1 (1 liter of water for an equivalent of 1 kg of fresh plants)

Note that most of the hydrosols and/or floral water available commercially are the result of the distillation residues of essential oils, therefore much poorer in active ingredients than our hydrosols, because our goal is not to impoverish the plant in order to extract a maximum of oil from it by using ratios much higher than 1:1.

Availability and deadlines
As our range is wide, we manage some of the products in stock and others on order.
- Product in stock: Fast delivery time of 3 to 4 days on average
- Made to order: Average lead time 7 to 15 days
We remind you that we are the producers of our hydrosols.

Quality and origin
We raise awareness among our producers about the importance of ECONOMICAL organic agriculture in accordance with the laws of Nature for the respect of the plant world. We primarily promote the development of products from organic agriculture.

Conventional Agriculture
Formerly called: Traditional Agriculture. These are often producers who respect nature and have a traditional knowledge of the art of traditional cultivation. These professionals often work "the old way" and are sometimes located in countries where organic certification does not exist. We can only refer to a general term "Conventional Agriculture" because we are not allowed to refer to plants as being grown without synthetic chemistry if the cultivation is not controlled.

From wild plants
Products subject to this designation come from plants that often exist only in the wild.

*Origine BiO is our internal label, guaranteeing that all certified products have already obtained a recognized organic certification. However, we have chosen not to depend on national labels, because we believe that they exercise a monopoly that is often unfair. For us, these certifications do not faithfully reflect the reality of the markets that frame these products. In addition, the labeling criteria vary from one country to another, creating imbalances between producers and distorting the notion of equality. With Origine BiO , we aim to offer a fairer and more consistent alternative.