AKA: Juniper Extract, Common Juniper Extract, Juniper Berry Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Northern Hemisphere. Derived from the berries of Juniperus communis, a coniferous shrub in the Cupressaceae family native to the Northern Hemisphere. Extracted from the plant material using solvent extraction methods to obtain the concentrated botanical extract.
Juniperus Communis Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Cupressaceae (Cypress family)
Plant Part
Berry
Lifeform
Subshrub or tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84603-69-0
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Fights Bacteria
Softens & Smooths
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Human test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 328)
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