Cedrus deodora (Himalayan Cedarwood) oil

Cedrus deodora (Himalayan Cedarwood) oil 1
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AKA: Himalayan Cedarwood Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean, North America. Extracted from the heartwood of Cedrus deodara trees, conifers native to the Himalayas and cultivated in Mediterranean regions. The essential oil is obtained through steam distillation of the fragmented wood material.
Cedrus Deodora (Himalayan Cedarwood) Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Pinaceae (Pine family)
Plant Part
Wood
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Provides scent
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Caution
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR