The applications

Organic turpentine essential oil, also known as organic maritime pine essential oil, is produced by gentle distillation of raw pine resin. Thanks to our BioGemme gemmage method, which uses no sulphuric acid, it retains all its original qualities.

This maritime pine essential oil can be used in turpentine showers, widely used in thermal baths, but also in Salmanoff baths.

BioGemme pure gem turpentine is used to dilute oil paints. It liquefies the pigments and speeds up the drying process as it can absorb up to 4 times its weight in oxygen: this quality is called siccativation. It contains no allergenic molecules such as Delta-3-Carene and has a very slightly woody odour.

BioGemme rosin has many uses in the artistic field because it behaves like a thermoplastic. It can be melted and hot-cast to form works of art. Depending on how long it is fired, it will appear in different colours ranging from yellow to dark amber. Mixed with pure gem turpentine, certain vegetable oils, waxes or lacquers, it is also used to form very specific patinas or varnishes. It is a quality ingredient for varnishes and polishes used to restore antique furniture.

It is also used in shoemaking and leather goods to grease sewing threads.

Differentiating between « poissing » and « waxing » a sewing thread – Point Sellier (point-sellier.com)

BioGemme organic raw resin contains all the molecules formed by maritime pine in its resin canals. It contains a mixture of approximately 30% Mono-Terpenic molecules of the Turpentine type and 70% Di or Tri Terpenic molecules of the Rosin type. It is a 2-in-1 material adapted to the varnish recipes of 18th century violin makers.

Holiste took part in the "Stradivernis" collaborative programme, which sought to reproduce the qualities of the varnish used in the 18th century by the violin maker Antonio Stradivari.

The University of Pau and the Pays de l'Adour, the Cité de la Musique (Paris), the FCBA, the University of Créteil, Concept Aquitaine (Bordeaux), Finsa (Morcenx), Meubles Goisnard (Belin-Beliet), the Api'Up association (Capbreton) and ourselves worked together to produce a local, biosourced, industrialisable varnish with high performance. The study highlighted the quality of our resin.

When Landes pine softens industrial mores! - PresseLib

Organic turpentine essential oil is very rich in alpha and beta-pinene levorotatory mono-terpenes, making it an ideal base for perfumes.

BioGemme organic rosin is non-sensitising and is mainly used in depilatory waxes. It is also suitable as a fixing, film-forming and rheological agent. Thanks to these properties, it is used in make-up (mascara, lipstick, nail varnish) and hair products (gel, hairspray).

It is also used to make soaps with therapeutic properties.

BioGemme organic rosin is used in the composition of new natural and ecological food packaging.

The packaging, known as "beewrap" in English-speaking countries, is made from natural waxes, vegetable oils and rosin. They are washable and reusable. The rosin improves the adhesion and resistance of the product.

Our 100% natural rosin is ideal for food contact packaging.

Organic turpentine essential oil can be used in certain formulations as :

- As a weed control agent, the monoterpenes partially inhibit the germination and growth of certain plants.

- An antibacterial agent, making it an excellent atmospheric antiseptic.

- Repellent agent and limits the proliferation of harmful insects in synergy with other essential oils.

BioGemme organic rosin can be used in the following products:

• Tree and wine glue
• Tree wound protection and healing products
• Grafting putty
• Seed coating

Organic turpentine essential oil is used as a raw material for :

Pain-relieving ointments and gels

Ointments to clear the respiratory tract

Worming and anti-parasitic products, particularly for horses

In its original form, BioGemme organic rosin can be used in :

Certain veterinary products

BioGemme organic raw resin contains all the molecules formed by maritime pine in its resin canals. It contains a mixture of approximately 30% Mono-Terpenic molecules of the Turpentine type and 70% Di or Tri Terpenic molecules of the Rosin type. It's a totally natural 2-in-1 product that can be used to make high-quality ointments for horses' feet.

Pure gem turpentine from the Landes region can be used to dilute specific varnishes for violin making, without Delta-3-Carene. With very little odour and high solvency, it facilitates the dilution of the first coats and speeds up the drying process.

BioGemme organic rosin adds texture and smoothness to lutherie varnishes. It also adds transparency and shine. It colours naturally with heat, so violin makers can adjust the colour of their varnish according to the length of time it is fired.

It is also a musician's secret ingredient, providing adherence to the bow for violinists and cellists. When the bow rubs against the strings, it produces a very distinctive sound.

"I'm a Master Craftsman and I work as a violin maker. I make my varnish from linseed oil and pine resin, trying to get closer to the recipe used by 18th century violin makers. I first became aware of Holiste's products when I took part in the jury for a thesis presented in the Landes region of France, on the subject of making a varnish based on traditional recipes.

BioGemme rosin and gem are of the highest quality, and the origin and type of tree used is certified. I use the raw gem to make my own rosin. Turpentine is also very good and it's especially good to know that this essence, thanks to the very clean gem harvested in a closed vase, can be used for inhalation. When I varnish my instruments, the pleasant smell of the Landes forests invades my workshop.

Nicolas GILLES, Violin maker in Villeneuvette

Specific rosin for bows: JULIA

In collaboration with the famous bow maker Pierre NEHR, we have developed the first organic, 100% natural rosin for bows to meet the needs of the most demanding musicians.

Rosin is the secret ingredient for musicians, providing adhesion to the bow of violinists and cellists. When the bow rubs against the strings, it emits a very distinctive sound.

Discover the story behind the creation of this product on Pierre NEHR's website.
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BioGemme organic rosin can be used in all sports where grip is essential:

In climbing, it replaces magnesia, which deteriorates the rock, and strengthens the grip. It is one of the ingredients in hand creams made from alcohol and rosin.

BioGemme pine resin 'sticks' to the ambitions of these young engineers from ENSCM in Montpellier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jc8ocsQZCkE&t=13s

In handball and rugby, it improves the grip of the ball in the hand and makes for more accurate play.

It is used by dancers on the toes of their shoes to improve their grip on the ground.

For Surfing, it is used in the composition of Eco-Responsible Wax. It provides better grip while producing no pollutants.

Homecare products

Pure Landes gem turpentine is highly solvent, colourless and has little odour. It is ideal for the following applications:

Stain remover for cotton textiles: make-up, shoe polish, tar, grease, fresh paint, etc.

Stain remover for leather and shoe polish stains

Cleaning tiles and slate floors: 2/3 linseed oil - 1/3 turpentine)

Beware of this mixture heating up in the presence of cotton cloths: to avoid this, dampen the cloth after use.

Maintenance of waxed furniture mixed with beeswax

For all the above applications, carry out a preliminary test to check compatibility with the surface.

A mixture of Pure Gem turpentine and linseed oil can be used to maintain waxed or varnished furniture.