Juniperus virginiana (Virginia Red Cedar) oil

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AKA: Eastern redcedar, Virginia Red Cedar Oil
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
Juniperus Virginiana (Virginia Red Cedar) Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, tonic. Rated moderate hazard by EWG.
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
Virginia cedarwood oil has been used by Native American tribes and early European settlers for antimicrobial and skin-clarifying purposes. The oil was traditionally employed in folk remedies for skin conditions and as a grounding ingredient in skincare.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
No
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-4
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR