Juniperus recurva (Himalayan Juniper) leaf oil

Juniperus recurva (Himalayan Juniper) leaf oil 1
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AKA: Drooping juniper, Himalayan juniper leaf oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Juniperus recurva (Himalayan juniper) leaf oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Cupressaceae (Cypress family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Temperate
Form
Oil
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Used in traditional Ayurvedic and Tibetan medicine for its warming, antimicrobial, and circulatory properties. The oil was historically applied to skin for cleansing and to improve blood flow in traditional mountain medicine practices.
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR