Pine essential oil

Pine essential oil has a fresh and strong, dry balsamic. Pine oil has the refreshing power of the forest, which energizes, stimulates and sharpens concentration. Antiseptic and disinfecting pine oil effectively freshens and cleans room air. It opens the airways. Rich in antioxidants, the oil relaxes and revs up the metabolism.

Essential pine oil is extracted by dry distillation from pine cones.

Did you know that pine is the most common forest tree in Finland, which can live to be over 400 years old? Hardy pines may miraculously survive several forest fires. Native Americans used pine's powerful properties to prevent scurvy and filled mattresses with it to protect against lice and fleas. Tar, pitch oil and turpentine are made from pine resin, among other things. The vitamin C-rich young buds of the tree are used for various medicines and herbs.

You can use essential oils, for example, to make body oil. According to your preference, add a few drops of essential oil to a tablespoon (about 15 ml) of neutral skin care oil. For example, jojoba oil is well suited as an oil. Essential oil is also suitable for creating an atmosphere in, for example, a scented lantern. You can also carry your favorite fragrance with you in a diffuser necklace!