Juniperus Oxycedrus Wood Tar

Juniperus Oxycedrus Wood Tar 1
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Juniperus Oxycedrus Wood Tar 2
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Juniperus Oxycedrus Wood Tar 3
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Juniperus Oxycedrus Wood Tar 4
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Juniperus Oxycedrus Wood Tar 5
specimen · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 4.0
Juniperus Oxycedrus Wood Tar 6
specimen · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 4.0
AKA: Western prickly juniper, Red Juniper
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginNative to Northern Hemisphere. Derived from the wood of Juniperus oxycedrus, a coniferous tree native to the Northern Hemisphere's Mediterranean and temperate regions. Produced through dry distillation of the heartwood, yielding a dark tar containing phenolic compounds and aromatic hydrocarbons.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
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
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.
EWG
3
CIR
Insufficient data
Pregnancy
No
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating / plus 1 case report (CIR 328)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing / plus 1 case report (CIR 328)
Not Phototoxic
Animal test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 328)
Concentration Guide
0%50%100%
Reg. limit 5%
FDA OTC limit (Anorectal Analgesic): 5%. 21 CFR 346.16
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR