Juniperus virginiana oil

AKA: Eastern redcedar, Cedarwood oil, Virginia cedarwood, Red cedar oil
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
Juniperus Virginiana Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the fruits and leaves of the Red Cedar, Juniperus virginiana L., Cupressaceae
Family
Cupressaceae (Cypress family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
8000-27-9, 85085-41-2
Form
Oil
Functions
Tonic
Brightens uneven skin tone
Traditional Use
Used by Native American tribes for skin conditions, wounds, and purification rituals. European herbalists adopted juniper for skincare and general wellness throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
No
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR