Fir, Canada
AKA “Canadian fir oil, Abies balsamea oil, balsam fir oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Fir, canada
AKA: Canadian fir oil, Abies balsamea oil, Balsam fir oil
Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Antioxidant
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Canadian fir needle extract brings a fresh, forest-like scent to skincare. Known for its invigorating aroma, it adds natural fragrance to cleansers and toners.
CAS #
8021-27-0
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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.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
Used by Indigenous North American peoples in traditional medicine and skincare preparations for antiseptic and invigorating properties. Fir needle oils were historically valued for their fresh scent and skin-stimulating effects.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR