Introduction

Juniper berries have long been used as medicine by many cultures. Juniper is a professionally prescribed  skincare and  can be  use specialise in conditions such as Rosacea, Peri Oral Dermatitis and other extreme sensitivities.Juniper extract is belived to help increase epidermal cell turnover. There have been several reports on the antimicrobial activities of junipers.

Properties

  • Increases skin density (as a result of increased collagen synthesis)
  • Natural Antioxidant
  • Radical scavenging activity
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Wound healing support
  • Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity

Pratical Hints

Product Name

 

 

JUNIEXT FLAVONOID COMPLEX

 

INCI Name

 

 

Propanediol

Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract

 

Dosage

 

 

Recommendations: 2-5%

Can be used in 1%-10% in various formulation type

 

Precautions

 

 

Use freely in any step to make any formulations

Storage

 

 

Storage period with original packing at general storing condition (at room temperature, normal dry condition)

Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place

Specification

 

 

Apparance                                   Transparent liquid to slightly turbid

Odor                                              Characteristic

Solubility                                           Soluble in aqueous solutions

pH                                                     3.0-5.5

Specific Gravity                              1.000-1.150 at 20 °C

Microbial Analysis                          Less than 100 CFU per gram

 

 

Recommended Applications & Use Levels

Applications: For use in skin care products, especially those for ageing, anti-wrinkle, atopic dermatitis and , Rosacea

Recommended use levels:  2-5%

References:                                                           

 1- Taviano MFMarino ATrovato ABellinghieri VLa Barbera TMGüvenç AHürkul MMPasquale RDMiceli N.. Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of branches extracts of five Juniperus species from Turkey. Pharm Biol. 2011 Oct;49(10):1014-22.
2- Miceli NTrovato ADugo PCacciola FDonato PMarino ABellinghieri VLa Barbera TMGüvenç ATaviano MF.Comparative Analysis of Flavonoid Profile, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity of the Berries of Juniperus communis L. var. communis and Juniperus communis L. var. saxatilis Pall. from Turkey. J Agric Food Chem. 2009 Aug 12;57(15):6570-7