The essential oil of Swiss stone pine needles and twigs, used as a fragrance ingredient and covered by an Annex III entry.
What it is
Pinus cembra leaf/twig oil is, according to CosIng, the volatile oil obtained from the needles and twigs of the Swiss stone pine, Pinus cembra. CosIng lists it as an antimicrobial, fragrance and perfuming ingredient. In the EU it is covered by an entry in Annex III (substances subject to restrictions).
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
See the EU regulation section for the applicable conditions. As a natural essential oil, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
EU regulation
- Conditions and warnings
- (15 ) This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2013/344