Juniper berry
Juniper berry is a fragrant, antioxidant-rich botanical extract commonly used in UK skincare and haircare for its purifying and toning properties. Derived from the berries of the juniper plant, it brings a fresh, woody scent and helps balance oily or congested skin while supporting a healthy-looking complexion.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, juniper berry extract and essential oil function as natural astringents and antioxidants that help cleanse the skin, reduce the appearance of excess sebum and refine the look of pores. Its toning action makes it a popular choice in toners, cleansers, face masks and bath products, while the stimulating aroma is often used in haircare to invigorate the scalp and leave hair feeling fresh and clean.
Key benefits
- Helps balance oily and combination skin
- Refines the appearance of enlarged pores
- Provides antioxidant protection against environmental stressors
- Tones and purifies the skin’s surface
- Delivers a fresh, woody scent to formulations
- Supports the appearance of a healthy scalp and hair
Best for
oily skin, combination skin, congested skin, acne-prone skin
Where it comes from
Juniper berry comes from the small, bluish-black cones of the Juniperus communis evergreen shrub, which grows across Europe, including the UK uplands. The berries are steam-distilled or solvent-extracted to obtain the aromatic oil and extract used in cosmetics.
Products with Juniper berry
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Juniper berry than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.