Juniper berry oil
AKA “3-Methylidene-7-(3-tritiopyridin-2-yl)-2, 7-diazaspiro[4.4]nonan-1-one;3-methylidene-7-(4-tritiopyridin-2-yl)-2, 7-diazaspiro[4.4]nonan-1-one;3-methylidene-7-(5-tritiopyridin-2-yl)-2, 7-diazaspiro[4.4]nonan-1-one;3-methylidene-7-(6-tritiopyridin-2-yl)-2, 7-diazaspiro[4.4]nonan-1-one
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Juniper berry oil
AKA: 3-Methylidene-7-(3-tritiopyridin-2-yl)-2, 7-diazaspiro[4.4]nonan-1-one;3-methylidene-7-(4-tritiopyridin-2-yl)-2, 7-diazaspiro[4.4]nonan-1-one;3-methylidene-7-(5-tritiopyridin-2-yl)-2, 7-diazaspiro[4.4]nonan-1-one;3-methylidene-7-(6-tritiopyridin-2-yl)-2, 7-diazaspiro[4.4]nonan-1-one
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Juniper Berry Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Mol. Weight
917.10
CAS #
8012-91-7
Form
Oil
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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.
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Juniper berries have been used in European herbalism and Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries as a diuretic and purifying agent. Historically valued in skincare formulations for their astringent and cleansing properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
EWG
1
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
No
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR