murphyJuniperus Oxycedrus Tar
AKA: Cade Oil, Juniper Tar
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Northern Hemisphere. Derived from the wood of Juniperus oxycedrus, a conifer in the Cupressaceae family native to the Northern Hemisphere. Extracted through destructive distillation of juniper heartwood, yielding tar containing phenolic compounds and essential oils.
Juniperus Oxycedrus Tar is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
90046-02-9
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
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
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
No
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Animal test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 328)
Not a Skin Irritant
3 studies / 3 not irritating / plus 2 case reports (CIR 328)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing / plus 1 case report (CIR 328)
Concentration Guide
0%50%100%
Reg. limit 5%
FDA OTC limit: 5% (Anorectal Analgesic). Anorectal use only Source: FDA OTC Monograph, 21 CFR 346.16.
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR