Mountain Juniper
Wildcrafted Organic Essential Oil, 5 ml
A rare French mountain botanical with a crisp, resinous coniferous aroma to revive tired muscles, refine pore texture, and bring serene clarity.
Botanical Name: Juniperus communis nana
Size: 5 ml
Origin: France
Part of Plant: Berries & Needles
Cultivation: Wild Certified Organic
Extraction: Steam Distilled
Major Biochemical Constituents: alpha-Pinene, Myrcene, Limonene, Sabinene, beta-Pinene
Description & Scent Profile:
Steam-distilled from wild berries and needles harvested in the French mountains, this exquisite subspecies of Juniper offers a scent profile far richer and more nuanced than standard berry-only oils. Balancing crisp pine-conifer notes with a sweet, balsamic-woody undertone, its aroma clears heavy indoor air, promotes deep breathing, and brings an immediate sense of peaceful grounding. In body care, it serves as a cornerstone ingredient for post-workout massage oils and purifying skin treatments.
Key Skincare, Body & Mindful Benefits:
Restorative Post-Sport Body Care: Dilute in a carrier oil for a warm, invigorating massage over tired, overworked, or knotted muscles after strenuous exercise or long days.
Pore-Refining & Surface Purification: Helps balance excess surface oil, clear congested skin, and refine the look of enlarged pores.
Tone & Texture Support: Excellent addition to body oils and dry-brushing rituals aimed at smoothing the appearance of uneven skin texture and surface dimpling.
Scalp & Hair Root Vitality: Tones the scalp environment and nourishes hair roots to support healthy, resilient-looking hair.
Calming & Centering Aromatherapy: Quietens mental chatter, eases feelings of daily stress, and fosters a serene atmosphere before bedtime.
Blending Suggestions:
Blends exceptionally well with Pink Grapefruit, Lemon, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Cypress, Geranium, Highland Lavender, Frankincense, Highland Rosemary, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang, and Black Pepper.
Best Ways to Experience:
Classic "After-Sport" Body Oil: Combine 3 drops Juniper, 3 drops Highland Lavender, and 2 drops Highland Rosemary with 15 ml of Jojoba or Sweet Almond oil. Massage thoroughly over tired legs, shoulders, or tight muscles after physical activity.
Purifying Body Contour Oil: Add 4 drops Juniper and 4 drops Pink Grapefruit to 15 ml of Rosehip or Jojoba oil. Warm between hands and massage in firm, upward strokes over areas with uneven texture.
Restorative Evening Bath: Mix 3–4 drops Juniper with 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 cup of Epsom salts for a grounding, muscle-soothing bath soak.