Alpha-pinene
Alpha-pinene
Pinene is a terpene hydrocarbon of natural origin (present in pine essential oils and other plants) or synthetic, used as a fragrance and foaming agent in cosmetics.
PerfumingFoamingRestricted use
Ingredient
Roles & functions
Perfuming — Adds a scent to the product or masks the odour of raw materials.
Foaming — Creates or stabilises the foam of a product.
Regulatory framework
What the authorities say
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) | Autorisé sous conditions |
| CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008) | No CMR classification |
| ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health) | Not identified as an endocrine disruptor |
| ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59) | Not on the Candidate List (SVHC) |
| European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III) | Cosmetic allergen subject to labelling (Annex III) |
| European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009) | No referenced nanoform |
| European Commission — Annex III (Reg. 1223/2009) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:23 GMT | Permitted subject to restrictions (Annex III) — The presence of the substance or the substances shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or the substances exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products. The peroxide value shall be less than 10 mmoles/L (This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product). |
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Products
Products containing it
AvrilSérum Purifiant Certifié Bio, 30ml
Roger&GalletNéroli Coffret Eau Parfumée Bienfaisante 30ml + Savon 100g
Roger&GalletCoffret Cologne Twist Eau de Cologne 100ml + Pain Nettoyant 3en1 100g Offert
BerdouesEau De Toilette Monoï & Frangipanier, 100ml
BerdouesCoffret Eau De Toilette Monoï & Tiaré 50ml + Gel Douche 100ml
BerdouesEau de Cologne 1902 Coton, 125ml
NuxeProdigieux Floral Le Parfum, 50ml
NuxeRêve De Miel® Eau Savoureuse Parfumante, 100ml
BerdouesEau De Cologne Verveine Yuzu, 125ml
NuudDéodorant Stick Romarin Géranium, 45g
Roger&GalletLes Aventures Shiso Eau parfumée, 30ml
NuxeRêve De Miel® Stick Lèvres Hydratant, 4G
Statistics
In Lou’s database
95
products listed
| Most frequent categories | Hydration · Shower gels & soaps · Deodorants · Serums · Body mist |
| Most frequent brands | Nuxe · Roger&Gallet · Weleda · Berdoues · Cavaillès |
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This information is reported factually and with attribution (authorities and publications cited). It does not constitute medical advice, for your situation, ask a pharmacist or a healthcare professional for advice.
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