Juniper Berry (organic)

Juniper berries are not berries. They are fleshy cones, their scales fused into a round, blue-black body. The cones take more than one season to ripen, which is why green and ripe fruit hang on the same shrub.

01 · Origin

Juniperus communis is a conifer of the Cupressaceae, with the widest natural range of any conifer. It grows across the northern hemisphere. This oil is distilled from the berries of wild-crafted organic shrubs in Bulgaria.

02 · Chemistry

The monoterpenes alpha-pinene, myrcene, limonene, sabinene and beta-pinene make up most of the oil. Berry oils of this kind are monoterpene-dominated and prone to oxidation; cool storage and a closed bottle preserve them. Twig and needle oils from the same species carry a woodier, harsher character.

03 · In Practice

Fresh, resinous and woody, with a peppery, gin-like top. A top to middle note. Diffusion, massage blends, bath preparations and natural perfumery. Blends with cypress, cedarwood, lavender, rosemary, bergamot, vetiver and clary sage.

General information: For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.