Pine
Pine is a refreshing, forest-inspired ingredient used in UK skincare and haircare for its cleansing, invigorating and antioxidant properties. Derived from the needles, bark or cones of pine trees, it brings a clean, woody scent and gentle purifying action to formulas. It is popular in natural deodorants, bath products, shampoos and clarifying facial cleansers.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, pine extract or pine oil functions as a natural astringent, antioxidant and fragrance component. It helps to cleanse the skin and scalp by removing excess oil and impurities while its naturally occurring phenolic compounds provide antioxidant protection against environmental stressors. Its fresh, balsamic aroma is frequently used to scent bath salts, shower gels, shampoos and toners, delivering both functional and sensory benefits in clean beauty formulations.
Key benefits
- Gently cleanses and refreshes skin and scalp
- Helps balance excess oil production
- Provides antioxidant protection
- Soothes and purifies the scalp
- Delivers a pleasant, woody fragrance
- Works as a natural astringent to tighten pores
Best for
oily skin, combination skin, acne-prone skin, normal skin
Where it comes from
Pine is sourced from various species of the Pinus genus, most commonly the needles, bark and cones of the Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) which grows widely across Europe including UK woodlands.
Products with Pine
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Pine than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.