Cedrus atlantica wood oil
AKA “Atlas cedarwood oil, Cedarwood atlas, Atlantic cedar
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Cedrus atlantica wood oil
AKA: Atlas cedarwood oil, Cedarwood atlas, Atlantic cedar
Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 3
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Atlas cedarwood oil adds a warm, woody scent to this formula. Sourced from Mediterranean cedar trees, it's a natural fragrance ingredient cherished in beauty products.
Family
Pinaceae (Pine family)
Plant Part
Wood
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
92201-55-3
Form
Oil
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Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Adds pleasant scent
Traditional Use
Cedar wood oil from Atlas cedar has been used in traditional Moroccan and North African medicine for skin conditions and as a fragrance ingredient. Historical use in perfumery dates back to ancient Egypt and the Middle East.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
3
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-3
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR