Frequently Asked Questions

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Owl Pine Oleoresin is 100% pure slash pine resin in liquid form. This means that it doesn't have to be melted, cleaned or filtered before mixing in as an ingredient for your products. The resin we sell is organic, eco friendly and sustainable. Our process is non invasive and can be repeated for years. One of our greatest renewable resources in Georgia is our timber so we are very protective of its health and value. 

As much or as little as you want. Keep in mind the shipping costs in evaluating what amount makes sense. We typically sell in containers as small as 4 oz up to 1 gallon but are open to custom volume orders. 

Pine resin has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties and is now gaining popularity as an ingredient in natural skincare products. Pine resin contains a variety of compounds that are beneficial for the skin, including terpenes, phenols, and flavonoids. These compounds have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties, which make pine resin an effective natural skin care ingredient. Pine resin can be used to treat a variety of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, and dandruff. It can also be used as a natural sunscreen and as a treatment for burns and wounds. The anti-inflammatory properties of pine resin help to soothe irritated skin and reduce redness and swelling. Pine resin also has antibacterial and antifungal properties, which can help to treat infections and promote healing. If you are looking for a natural skincare ingredient that offers a variety of benefits, then pine resin is a good option to consider. 

 Pine resin is also used in cosmetics, dental floss, paper making, inks, polishes, food packaging, glues, as flavoring in foods and sodas, perfumes and scented products, and so many other everyday items that it is almost certain you've used a resin product today.

It's also a traditional ingredient in beeswax wraps because it adds stick and also helps to keep the wax on the fabric for a longer life.

Resin

Ship builders have used the liquid form of resin for thousands of years. It was used to waterproof rope and tarps, and was made into tar or pitch to seal the seams of wooden ships.

The British Empire used resin for its navy, originally buying it from the Baltic region. However, they had to find a new source of resin, of which the American Colonies had plenty, due to the abundance of pine trees. Because of the demand and use of pines for resin, the first conservation legislation in America was passed in Massachusetts, requiring permits to cut or de-bark pines. As sources of resin disappeared along the east coast, manufacturers looked elsewhere in America for resin sources.

After the Revolutionary War, Britain went back to the Baltic for its resin stores while the new United States stored its own resin for pitch and tar. At one point, the southern United States was the world’s supplier of resin. Since the pine forests of the Southern United States were exhausted, and resin collection by tapping trees was getting too expensive, manufacturers started using mechanical means of refining wood by-products to collect resin. Developing countries around the world still use traditional methods for as long as their sources last.

Turpentine and Rosin

Resin was also used to make turpentine and rosin. Turpentine was traditionally used in paints, but is now used in the chemical industry as a base to produce solvents, cleaners, fragrances, dry cleaning, and insecticides. It is also used in artificial flavors such as lemon, peppermint, and nutmeg, as well as cosmetics.

Rosin was discarded as a waste product until after the Civil War. It was used then as laundry soap but now as a variety of unrelated industrial products, such as adhesives, printing inks, and chewing gum.