Pine Wood Resin
What Pine Wood Resin is & what it does
Pine Wood Resin is a natural resin obtained from pine trees, closely related to rosin and composed largely of resin acids. In cosmetics it is generally used as a film former and texture agent, helping products adhere to skin and contributing to long-wear or matte finishes. It is most often seen in color cosmetics and some skincare formulas. Highly purified grades are typically used to minimize sensitivity.
What is Pine Wood Resin?
Pine Wood Resin is a natural resin obtained from pine trees, closely related to rosin and composed largely of resin acids. It is used in cosmetics as a structuring and finishing ingredient.
What does Pine Wood Resin do in a formula?
It is generally used as a film former and texture agent, helping products adhere to skin and contributing to long-wear or matte finishes. It is most often seen in color cosmetics and some skincare formulas.
Is Pine Wood Resin safe?
Highly purified grades are typically used to keep sensitivity low, and it is generally well tolerated. People with known sensitivity to rosin or colophony may prefer to avoid it.
Sunscreens with Pine Wood Resin
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Thinksport Safe Sunscreen Spf 50+
69/100
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Thinkbaby Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+
69/100
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Thinksport Kids Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+
69/100