Technical data
- Product Name: Pink pepper
- Latin name: Schinus terebinthifolia
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 94334-31-3 / 68917-52-2
Features
- Scent: Bright, fresh and peppery with rosy-fruity, resinous and lightly terpenic facets; sparkling rather than hot.
- Scent type: Spices
- Note: Top to middle
- Color: Colourless to pale yellow, sometimes with a faint greenish cast.
- Viscosity: Thin; a mobile, free-flowing liquid.
Blends with
Rose Pepper Sparkle
Purpose
- A bright, contemporary diffuser blend for daytime energy.
- Recipe
3 drops Pink Pepper + 2 drops Grapefruit + 1 drop Vetiver in the diffuser.
Spiced Wood
Purpose
- A warm, modern accord for perfume and body blends.
- Recipe
2% in carrier: 5 drops Pink Pepper + 4 drops Cedarwood + 3 drops Bergamot per 30 ml.
Dillution guideline
- For skin use, dilute to 1-2% in a carrier oil such as jojoba or argan; keep to the lower end, as spice oils are more likely than most to sensitise.
- Patch test
Patch testing is particularly important with this oil. Apply a small diluted amount to the inner forearm and wait a full 24 hours before wider use. Anyone with a known sensitivity to cashew, mango, pistachio or poison ivy should be especially cautious, as the plant belongs to the same botanical family.
- Children
Keep out of reach of children; for children over 3, use only at very low dilution and consult a qualified aromatherapist.
- Pregnancy
If pregnant or nursing, consult a healthcare professional before use.
- Pets
Keep away from pets; this oil contains limonene, which is of particular concern for cats. Diffuse only in ventilated spaces and never apply to animals.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under qualified professional guidance.
- Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from heat and light; this oil is rich in monoterpenes that oxidise readily, and oxidised material is considerably more likely to irritate skin, so use within about 12-18 months of opening.
