Pine Oil
Pine oil is a natural essential oil extracted from the needles, cones, and branches of pine trees. It's known for its fresh, clean scent and its various health and cleaning properties.
Key Properties:
- Scent: Fresh, woody, and slightly citrusy
- Color: Pale yellow to colorless
- Composition: Contains a variety of terpenes, including alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, and limonene.
Uses:
- Cleaning: Pine oil is a powerful disinfectant and cleaner. It can be used to clean floors, countertops, and bathrooms.
- Aromatherapy: The scent of pine oil is often used in aromatherapy to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve concentration.
- Insect repellent: Pine oil can repel insects like mosquitoes and ticks.
- Air freshener: It can be used as a natural air freshener to eliminate odors and freshen the air.
- Skincare: Pine oil can be added to bath water or used in diluted form as a skin toner.
