Juniperus communis extract

AKA: Juniper Extract, Common Juniper Extract, Juniper Berry Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Juniper berries have been used in traditional European herbal medicine and skincare for their antimicrobial and astringent properties, dating back to medieval times when the plant was valued for purification and skin cleansing.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR