Juniperus communis fruit extract

AKA: Common juniper
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract is an extract of the ripe fruit of the Juniper, Juniperus communis L., Cupressaceae
Family
Cupressaceae (Cypress family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Subshrub or tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84603-69-0
Form
Liquid
Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
The berry extract of common juniper, traditionally used in European folk medicine and skincare for its diuretic, antimicrobial, and skin-clarifying properties, particularly valued during the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient data
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR