Pinene
AKA “ALPHA-PINENE, Acintene A, pin-2(3)-ene, alfa-Pinene, Sylvapine A, PINENE, ALPHA, Leavo-95”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Pinene
AKA: ALPHA-PINENE, Acintene A, Pin-2(3)-ene, Alfa-Pinene, Sylvapine A, ALPHA, Leavo-95
Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Antioxidant
Fragrance
Essential Oil
Clean
A natural plant extract that helps prevent excess foam in formulas, keeping products smooth and easy to apply.
Solubility ALMOST INSOLUBLE IN PROPYLENE GLYCOL & GLYCERINE
Formula
C10H16
Mol. Weight
136.23
CAS #
80-56-8
Form
Oil
State
Alpha-pinene appears as a clear colorless liquid with a turpentine odor. Flash point 91 °F. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Vapors are heavier than air. Used as a solvent.
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Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Antifoaming
Traditional Use
A primary component of pine resin and essential oils, pinene has been used in traditional medicine and folk remedies for thousands of years across multiple cultures. Historically valued for its aromatic and antiseptic properties in herbal preparations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Lip Remedy Mask
Indie Lee
Sunlit Essentials Set
Indie Lee
Clean & Comfort Duo
Indie Lee
Soft Touch Duo
Indie Lee
Hoppin’ Fresh Bar Soap
Ursa Major
The Body Essentials Mini
Nécessaire
The New Tendency Duo
Nécessaire
The New Tendency Complete Set
Nécessaire
The Body Essentials
Nécessaire
Ginger Turmeric HydraGlow Cream
True Botanicals
Chebula Extreme Cream
True Botanicals
Water-Lock Moisturizer
Tata Harper Skincare
Revitalizing Body Oil
Tata Harper Skincare
Repairative Moisturizer
Tata Harper Skincare
Radiance Reset
Tata Harper Skincare
Nourishing Oil Cleanser
Tata Harper Skincare
Regenerating Gel Mask
Credo Beauty
Hoppin’ Fresh Bar Soap
Credo Beauty
The Body Essentials
Credo Beauty
The Body Exfoliator | Physical + Chemical
Credo Beauty
The Body Lotion 70 ml | Multi-Peptide | Santal
Nécessaire
The Body Wash 100 ml | Multi-Mineral | Santal
Nécessaire
The Body Wash 100 ml | Multi-Acid | Hinoki
Nécessaire
The Body Lotion 450 ml | Multi-Peptide
Credo Beauty
Moisture Lock Glossy Lip Balm
True Botanicals
Liquid Super Loaded Tinted Highlight - Peau de Petal
Westman Atelier
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonates
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Safety Assessment of alpha-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Sodium alpha-Olefin Sulfonates
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Pinene
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Thioctic (Alpha Lipoic) Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Cholecalciferol, 1 Alpha,25 Dihydroxy
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Pinene
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Alpha-hydroxy acids, including polyhydroxy acids and bionic acids with alpha hydroxyl groups, and their salts
Health Canada
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Current topics in medicinal chemistry, 2011
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Uptake and bioconversion of alpha-tocopheryl acetate to a...
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Photochemistry and photobiology, 1993
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E P Norkus, G F Bryce, H N Bhagavan
Photochemistry and photobiology, 1993
Safety of alpha-arbutin and beta-arbutin in cosmetic products
Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS)
European Commission — SCCS
Evaluation of the Synthesis and Skin Penetration Pathway of Folate-Conjugated Polymeric Micelles for the Dermal Delivery of Irinotecan and Alpha-Mango
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Pharmaceutics, 2025
The Efficacy of Topical Cosmetic Containing Alpha-Arbutin...
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Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2025
The Efficacy of Topical Cosmetic Containing Alpha-Arbutin...
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Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2025
The Efficacy of Topical Cosmetic Containing Alpha-Arbutin...
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR