Juniperus virginiana (Virginia Red Cedar) oil

AKA: Eastern redcedar, Virginia Red Cedar Oil
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
OriginNative to Northern Hemisphere. Derived from Juniperus virginiana, a coniferous tree in the Cupressaceae family native to the Northern Hemisphere. Steam-distilled from the wood and foliage to extract the aromatic essential oil.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
Functions
Masking
Tonic
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Tightens and tones skin
Provides scent
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
No
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR