Juniperus Oxycedrus Tar
AKA “Cade Oil, Juniper Tar, Oxycedrus Tar”
Extract
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Ingredient Facts
Juniperus oxycedrus tar
AKA: Cade Oil, Juniper Tar
Extract · Fragrance | Soothing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Soothing
Fragrance
Extract
Clean
Derived from juniper wood, this natural extract soothes skin while adding a warm, woodsy scent to the formula.
Family
Cupressaceae (Cypress family)
Plant Part
Wood
CAS #
90046-02-9
Plant-Derived
Botanical-Derived Synthetic. Native to Northern Hemisphere. Derived from the wood of Juniperus oxycedrus, a conifer in the Cupressaceae family native to the Northern Hemisphere. Extracted through destructive distillation of juniper heartwood, yielding tar containing phenolic compounds and essential oils.
Plant Source
Cupressaceae (Cypress family)
Plant Part
Wood
Function
Fragrance | Soothing
Benefits
Perfuming
Tonic
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Tightens and tones skin
Traditional Use
Cade oil or tar, historically produced by destructive distillation and used since antiquity in Mediterranean skincare for treating eczema, psoriasis, and other skin conditions; mentioned in medieval European medical texts.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Acne
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
No
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Concentration Guide
5%
0%7%
Reg. Limit
FDA OTC limit: 5% (Anorectal Analgesic). Anorectal use only Source: FDA OTC Monograph, 21 CFR 346.16.
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR