Cedrus deodara (Himalayan Cedarwood) oil
AKA “Himalayan cedarwood oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Cedrus deodara (Himalayan Cedarwood) oil
AKA: Himalayan cedarwood oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Cedrus deodara (Himalayan cedarwood) oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Pinaceae (Pine family)
Plant Part
Wood
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
91771-47-0
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Hair
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Fights Bacteria
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
Used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic and traditional Indian medicine as a grounding and purifying agent. The oil was valued in ceremonial practices and applied traditionally for skin conditions, respiratory health, and emotional balance.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR