Juniperus oxycedrus extract
AKA “Cade Oil Extract, Juniper Tar Extract, Oxycedrus Extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Juniperus oxycedrus extract
AKA: Cade Oil Extract, Juniper Tar Extract
Extract · Soothing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Soothing
Fragrance
Extract
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Cupressaceae (Cypress family)
Plant Part
Wood
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
90046-02-9
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Tonic
Antioxidant
Protects skin from free radical damage caused by UV, pollution, and stress
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Tightens and tones skin
Traditional Use
The extract from Cade juniper, traditionally used in Mediterranean folk medicine and skincare; the tar from this species was historically applied to skin conditions and has been used since ancient times.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR