Juniperus Oxycedrus Tar

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AKA: Cade Oil, Juniper Tar
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Juniperus Oxycedrus Tar is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
90046-02-9
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
Cade oil or tar, historically produced by destructive distillation and used since antiquity in Mediterranean skincare for treating eczema, psoriasis, and other skin conditions; mentioned in medieval European medical texts.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
No
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
5%
0%7%
Reg. Limit
FDA OTC limit: 5% (Anorectal Analgesic). Anorectal use only Source: FDA OTC Monograph, 21 CFR 346.16.
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
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: CosIng · EWG · CIR