Scots Pine Needle Hydrosol: Freshness and vitality for the skin, breathing and inner balance

OFLORALE's Scots Pine hydrosol ( Pinus sylvestris ) is obtained by gentle distillation of the needles of this resinous and majestic tree. Appreciated for its purifying, toning and invigorating properties, it is a valuable ally for clarifying the skin, supporting respiratory comfort and establishing a feeling of strength and lightness in everyday life.

INCI: Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Water

A forest essence for serenity and grounding

Scots pine, a symbol of robustness in boreal and mountainous forests, releases a woody and fresh fragrance. Its hydrosol, more subtle than essential oil, is suitable for regular use, providing a stimulating action for the skin and supporting the mind thanks to its balsamic notes.

Scots Pine: energy and natural protection

Rich in monoterpenes (such as α-pinene) and other aromatic compounds, this hydrosol acts to purify the skin, free the respiratory tract (in external aromatic use) and promote a comforting climate. It is particularly appreciated for fighting temporary fatigue and promoting mental clarity.

Botanical characteristics and production

• Botanical name: Pinus sylvestris
• Part used: Needles
• Other names: Scots pine, Nordic pine
• Names in other languages: Scots Pine (English), Wald-Kiefer (German)
• Type of culture: Conventional
• Place of production: Controlled origin
• INCI designation: Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Water

Benefits of Scots Pine Hydrosol

In cosmetics:

• Purifies and revitalizes combination or oily skin, helping to tighten pores.
• Provides a refreshing and invigorating effect, especially after outdoor exposure or exercise.

For health:

• Supports light breathing thanks to its balsamic notes, in external aromatic use (gentle inhalation).
• Helps create a relaxing atmosphere, useful during periods of stress or fatigue.

Well-being emotions and chakra:

• Associated with the root chakra, it strengthens grounding and emotional stability.
• Stimulates mental clarity, dissipates mental exhaustion and encourages concentration.

Examples of use

In cosmetics:

• Refreshing lotion: Spray on the face morning and evening to balance the epidermis and enjoy an invigorating effect.
• Invigorating treatment: Mix with a vegetable oil for a facial or body massage, providing a feeling of vigor and freshness.

For health:

• Gentle inhalation: Add a tablespoon of hydrosol to a bowl of hot water and inhale gently to clear the airways.
• Room spray: Diffuse in the room to create a woody, purifying scent that promotes relaxation and concentration.

Emotional well-being:

• Serenity Diffuser: Use as an indoor mist to free the mind of tension and encourage strong emotional anchoring.
• Fortifying bath: Add a few spoonfuls to bath water for a moment of forest relaxation and a burst of vitality.

Conservation

Store in the refrigerator, use quickly after opening.

General works on medicinal plants and aromatherapy

1. Woody and resinous hydrosols by Lydia Bosson: A guide dedicated to forest plants, including Scots pine.
2. Plants for breathing and energy by Michel Pierre: A practical work presenting stimulating essences, such as pine.
3. Subtle aromatherapy: grounding and liveliness by Danièle Festy: A reference for supporting emotional balance thanks to invigorating 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.