Juniperus virginiana (Virginia Cedar) oil

AKA: Eastern redcedar, Virginia cedar oil
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
Juniperus virginiana (Virginia cedar) oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, tonic.
Family
Cupressaceae (Cypress family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
8000-27-9 / 85085-41-2
Form
Oil
Functions
Masking
Tonic
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Tightens and tones skin
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Traditionally used by Native Americans and in colonial America for its antimicrobial and insect-repelling properties. The wood and oil were used in folk medicine for skin conditions and as a preservative in early cosmetics and grooming products.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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