Juniperus Oxycedrus Wood Tar

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AKA: Western prickly juniper, Red Juniper
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Juniperus Oxycedrus Wood Tar is the volatile oil obtained from the wood of the Red Juniper, Juniperus oxycedrus L., Cupressaceae
CAS #
90046-02-9, 8013-10-3
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Hair
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
Produced by dry distillation of Cade juniper wood, this tar has been used in traditional European and Middle Eastern medicine for centuries to treat dermatological conditions and as a skin antiseptic.
EWG
3
CIR
Insufficient data
Pregnancy
No
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
5.0%
0%7%
Reg. Limit
FDA OTC limit (Anorectal Analgesic): 5%. 21 CFR 346.16
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR