Juniper Berry Oil Uses and Benefits

Juniper Berry Oil Product Description

Extracted from the berries of a coniferous tree, Juniper Berry essential oil is recognized for its woody, spicy, clean scent and versatile uses. When used topically, Juniper Berry oil can help moisturize the skin and promote a more even-looking tone and complexion. Juniper Berry oil produces a calming and grounding aroma, perfect for massage, and can help cleanse and freshen the air when diffused. Juniper Berry essential oil can also be added to smoothies or certain sauce recipes. Discover all there is to love about Juniper Berry oil as you make room for it in your essential oil collection.

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How do I use Juniper Berry oil?

1. Food and Smoothies: When used sparingly, Juniper Berry oil pairs well with French-inspired sauces and desserts, or you may choose to add a drop to your next green or fruit smoothie.
2. Massage: Juniper Berry oil creates a soothing effect on the skin as part of a relaxing personal massage. Gently rub a drop of Juniper Berry Oil with Fractionated Coconut Oil on various pulse points after working out and delight in the clean, grounding aroma.
3. Skin Care: When used topically, Juniper Berry essential oil can help promote a healthy-looking, clear complexion. Apply one drop to the skin after using your daily facial cleanser to moisturize the skin and promote a more even-looking tone.
4. Clay Face Mask: Truly pamper your skin using Juniper Berry essential oil by adding one to two drops of Juniper Berry oil to a bentonite clay mask. Delight in a rejuvenating mask experience that moisturizes dry skin and encourages a brighter complexion.
5. Afternoon Pick-Me-Up: When you need a midday pick-me-up, put one to two drops of Juniper Berry oil into your palm and lightly rub your hands together and inhale the grounding, calming aroma to help you get through the rest of the day.
6. Air Freshener: Create your own air freshening spray by combining a few drops of Juniper Berry oil with water in a glass spray bottle and spritz throughout your space for a refreshing lasting aroma.
7. Diffusion: Fill your home with the refreshing scent of Juniper Berry essential oil by adding three to four drops to the diffuser of your choice and enjoy the uplifting aroma and calming atmosphere.

Fun Fact

It was once said that if you dreamed of gathering juniper berries in winter, you would prosper. Juniper berries also signified honor or the birth of a boy.

What is Juniper Berry oil?

The common juniper, Juniperus communis, is an evergreen conifer tree that can grow up to 10 meters high and can live for as long as 200 years. This tree has grey-brown bark and reddish-brown twigs with green, prickly, needle-like leaves. Uniquely, the tree also produces both male and female flowers. The male flowers are small and yellow and grow near the tip of the twigs whereas the female flowers are green and eventually evolve into the blue fruit of the tree. This berry-like fruit is fleshy and aromatic and is steam distilled to produce Juniper Berry essential oil.

What essential oils blend well with Juniper Berry oil?

Juniper Berry essential oil blends well with citrus oils and Cypress oil, Cedarwood oil, Hawaiian Sandalwood oil, Lavender oil, Tea Tree oil, Lemongrass oil, Clary Sage oil, and Vetiver oil when diffused.

Cautions 

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. For external use only.