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Juniper Berry Oil

Juniper Berry Oil is a fresh, woody-scented essential oil steam-distilled from the ripe berries of the juniper plant. Popular in UK skincare and haircare, it is valued for its purifying and toning properties, giving products a clean, invigorating aroma.

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How it works in skincare

In cosmetics and skincare, Juniper Berry Oil functions as a natural astringent and fragrance component. It helps to balance oily skin, refine the appearance of pores and impart a crisp, forest-like scent to cleansers, toners, bath oils and hair products. Its volatile compounds contribute to the overall sensory profile while supporting the formula’s fresh character.

Key benefits

  • Helps balance oily and combination skin
  • Refines the look of enlarged pores
  • Provides a clarifying and toning effect
  • Delivers a fresh, woody fragrance to formulas
  • Supports scalp-cleansing haircare products
  • Adds a natural, uplifting scent to bath and shower products

Best for

oily skin, combination skin, acne-prone skin, congested skin

Where it comes from

Juniper Berry Oil is obtained by steam distillation of the ripe, blue-black berries of Juniperus communis, an evergreen shrub native to the northern hemisphere including parts of the British countryside.

Products with Juniper Berry Oil

Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Juniper Berry Oil than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.

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