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Turpentine

Nhựa thông

Pinus spp.

Spirit of turpentine

Pinaceae · Nhựa thông · Pine resin · Steam-distilled

Turpentine (Pinus spp.) — botanical illustration
Pinus spp.

Safety

Skin irritation · Solvent use historical

α-Pinene and β-pinene dominant. Oxidation products strongly sensitize skin.

Historically used as a solvent for oil paints, not cosmetic.

Not recommended in mainstream cosmetics.


Usage guidelines

Storage
Dark, sealed, refrigerated

Chemistry

Volatile constituents
α-Pinene50.0 – 75.0 %
β-Pinene10.0 – 25.0 %
δ-3-Carene5.0 – 15.0 %

Botanical source

Turpentine from resin of several Pinus species, Pinus pinaster, Pinus palustris, Pinus elliottii.

Family Pinaceae.


Notes

Traditionally used for oil painting and varnish, not cosmetics.