Botanical water
JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS WOOD WATER
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Juniper wood water is the aromatic distillate of juniper wood, used as a resinous, mildly astringent water-phase ingredient in toners and aftershaves, valued for its woody scent and traditional character.
Skin benefits
- Carries woody resinous notes for traditional men's care
- Acts as a hydrating water-phase ingredient
- Mildly astringent feel
- Traditional cosmetic use in toners and aftershaves
Known concerns
- Aromatic terpenes may irritate very sensitive skin
- Limited differentiation in safety data from juniper berry hydrosol
- Pregnancy caution sometimes raised for juniper oils, less so for hydrosol
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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