Fir, Canada
AKA “Canadian fir oil, Abies balsamea oil, balsam fir oil”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Fir, canada
AKA: Canadian fir oil, Abies balsamea oil, Balsam fir oil
Ingredient · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Fir, Canada is a cosmetic ingredient.
CAS #
8021-27-0
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Functions
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 Protection
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
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR