Juniperus virginiana (Virginia Red Cedar) oil
AKA “Virginia Red Cedar Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Juniperus virginiana (Virginia Red Cedar) oil
AKA: Virginia Red Cedar Oil
Essential Oil · Soothing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Soothing
Fragrance
Essential Oil
Clean
Virginia Red Cedar Oil brings a warm, woody aroma while helping to soothe and calm skin. Sourced from the whole plant, this natural ingredient adds a grounding scent to your beauty routine.
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.
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
Moisturizing
Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day
Tightens and tones skin
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.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR