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Ocean Pine
Pinus pinaster
Chemotype: alpha-pinene / beta-pinene / beta-caryophyllene type
- PLANT PART
- needles
- EXTRACTION
- steam distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- base
LEARN AS YOU COMPARE
What’s inside this oil?
Constituents are the natural chemicals that give an oil its character. See the main ones, learn what they do, and explore differences between batches.
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FOLLOW YOUR SENSES
Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 72 / 100
- Note layer
- base
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
Using it thoughtfully
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- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- 2%
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- medium
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
No phototoxic furocoumarin restriction was identified in the reviewed public ocean pine / maritime pine sources.
Contraindications & cautions
- moderateSupplier professional-use guidance for maritime pine (Pinus pinaster) essential oil advises against use during pregnancy and lactation.
- moderateThe same professional-use guidance for maritime pine advises against use with children, elderly persons, or individuals with chronic disease, consistent with general monoterpene-hydrocarbon-rich conifer oil caution.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT
Inside the oil
An oil's character comes from its natural chemical composition. Explore each constituent to understand the connections.
About this composition
This profile treats AromaForge's 'pine-ocean' as ocean pine / maritime pine (Pinus pinaster), matching Liberty Natural, Oshadhi, and MONQ. Quantitative composition is anchored to directly readable NHR Organic Oils GC sheets for organic maritime pine needle essential oil from Portugal.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| alpha-Pinene | 34.98% | 34.61–35.352% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceMaritime Pine CofA GC 050124-10; Maritime Pine CofA GC 210325-2 https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Maritime%20Pine%20CofA%20GC%20050124-10.pdf (line 24: Alpha pinene 34.61%); https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Maritime%20Pine%20CofA%20GC%20210325-2.pdf (PDF p.1 line 9: alpha-Pinene 35.352%) |
| beta-Pinene | 17.31% | 16.132–18.48% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceMaritime Pine CofA GC 050124-10; Maritime Pine CofA GC 210325-2 https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Maritime%20Pine%20CofA%20GC%20050124-10.pdf (line 25: Beta pinene 18.48%); https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Maritime%20Pine%20CofA%20GC%20210325-2.pdf (PDF p.1 line 12: beta-Pinene 16.132%) |
| beta-Caryophyllene | 9.701% | 9.701–9.701% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceMaritime Pine CofA GC 210325-2 https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Maritime%20Pine%20CofA%20GC%20210325-2.pdf (PDF p.1 line 31: beta-Caryophyllene 9.701%) |
| Myrcene | 5.44% | 4.876–6.01% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceMaritime Pine CofA GC 050124-10; Maritime Pine CofA GC 210325-2 https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Maritime%20Pine%20CofA%20GC%20050124-10.pdf (line 27: Beta myrcene 6.01%); https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Maritime%20Pine%20CofA%20GC%20210325-2.pdf (PDF p.1 line 11: beta-Myrcene 4.876%) |
| Limonene | 3.657% | 3.657–3.657% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceMaritime Pine CofA GC 210325-2 https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Maritime%20Pine%20CofA%20GC%20210325-2.pdf (PDF p.1 line 18: D-Limonene 3.657%) |
Profile source: Ocean Pine France Essential Oil - Liberty Natural; Sea Pine Essential Oil – 100% Pure & Organic; Ocean Pine – MONQ; Maritime Pine CofA GC 050124-10; Maritime Pine CofA GC 210325-2; Pine Needle Organic Essential Oil | Florihana · https://www.libertynatural.com/bulk/278.htm ; https://oshadhi.com/products/sea-pine-essential-oil ; https://monq.com/pages/plant-ocean-pine ; https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Maritime%20Pine%20CofA%20GC%20050124-10.pdf ; https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Maritime%20Pine%20CofA%20GC%20210325-2.pdf ; https://www.florihana.com/uk/essential-oils/330-pine-needle-organic.html
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- traditionally used in aromatherapy for a fresh, invigorating, forest-like aroma
- reported to support respiratory comfort in steam or diffuser use
- traditionally associated with easing occasional physical fatigue
- used in massage blends for muscle comfort after activity
- used in perfumery for a resinous, slightly balsamic pine note reflecting its caryophyllene content
For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.
What we're still learning · 2 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- The public 2% dermal ceiling is taken from a current commercial usage precaution page for Pinus pinaster rather than a directly readable IFRA or Tisserand leave-on monograph page.
- Odor intensity 72 is an archive normalization of published aroma descriptions such as 'camphoraceous, coniferous, woody, fresh' and 'crisp, woody, invigorating' rather than a directly measured 0-100 value.