Pimento
Pimento, also known as allspice, is a warming, aromatic extract from the berries of the pimento tree. In UK beauty products it brings a spicy, comforting scent and is valued for its antioxidant properties and gentle stimulating effect on the skin and scalp.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, pimento extract and essential oil function primarily as a natural fragrance and stimulating ingredient. Its warming action helps to invigorate the scalp when used in hair products and can provide a pleasant sensory experience in massage oils, body scrubs and bath blends. Rich in phenolic compounds, it also serves as an antioxidant, helping to protect formulations and the skin from environmental stressors.
Key benefits
- Delivers a warm, spicy natural fragrance
- Antioxidant properties help protect against free radicals
- Stimulates the scalp for healthier-looking hair
- Invigorating feel in body and massage products
- Supports circulation when used in rinse-off formulas
- Adds a comforting aromatic note to skincare
Best for
normal skin, oily skin, combination skin, dull skin, scalp concerns
Where it comes from
Pimento comes from the dried unripe berries of the Pimenta dioica tree, native to the Caribbean and Central America. The berries are steam-distilled to produce the essential oil used in cosmetics.