Juniperus mexicana oil
AKA “CEDARWOOD”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Juniperus mexicana oil
AKA: CEDARWOOD
Essential Oil · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Juniperus Mexicana Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
CAS #
68990-83-0
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.
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Cedar has been valued since ancient times in Egypt, India, and the Middle East for its aromatic and preservative properties. Used in traditional medicine for skin conditions, respiratory health, and as a natural insect repellent in cosmetics.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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CEDARWOOD
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Cedrus Deodora (Himalayan Cedarwood) Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Toxicity studies of cedarwood oil (Virginia) administered dermally to F344/N rats and B6C3F1/N mice.
National Toxicology Program
Toxicity report series, 2016
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR