Fragrance
JUNIPERUS OSTEOSPERMA OIL
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Essential oil from Utah juniper. Like other conifer oils, it is rich in pinene and limonene — pleasantly woody but a known sensitizer family, especially as the oil oxidizes with air.
Function
Skin benefits
- Aromatic terpene oil
- Mild antimicrobial activity
- Traditional use in fragrance
Known concerns
- Conifer essential oils contain alpha-pinene and limonene — common sensitizers
- Photo-oxidation increases irritancy
- No CIR review for this specific Juniperus species
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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