Juniperus virginiana oil

Juniperus virginiana oil

AKA “Cedarwood oil, Virginia cedarwood, Red cedar oil”

Essential Oil

Ingredient Facts

Juniperus virginiana oil

AKA: Cedarwood oil, Virginia cedarwood, Red cedar oil

Essential Oil · Astringent · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Fragrance

Astringent

Skin Conditioner

Essential Oil

Clean

Red Cedar oil from the cypress family works as a natural tonic to invigorate and refresh skin. Its warm, woody scent adds aromatic benefits to beauty formulations.

Family

Cupressaceae (Cypress family)

Plant Part

Whole Plant

Lifeform

Tree

Climate

Temperate

CAS #

8000-27-9, 85085-41-2

Form

Oil

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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.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Astringent

Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.

Brightens uneven skin tone

Traditional Use

Used by Native American tribes for skin conditions, wounds, and purification rituals. European herbalists adopted juniper for skincare and general wellness throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance.