Juniperus oxycedrus extract

AKA: Western prickly juniper, Cade Oil Extract, Juniper Tar Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Juniperus Oxycedrus Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Cupressaceae (Cypress family)
Plant Part
Wood
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
90046-02-9
Form
Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Perfuming
Tonic
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Tightens and tones skin
Traditional Use
The extract from Cade juniper, traditionally used in Mediterranean folk medicine and skincare; the tar from this species was historically applied to skin conditions and has been used since ancient times.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR