Juniperus virginiana oil
AKA “Cedarwood oil, Virginia cedarwood, Red cedar oil
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Juniperus virginiana oil
AKA: Cedarwood oil, Virginia cedarwood, Red cedar oil
Oil · Tonic · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
Juniperus Virginiana Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the fruits and leaves of the Red Cedar, Juniperus virginiana L., Cupressaceae
Family
Cupressaceae (Cypress family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
8000-27-9, 85085-41-2
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Tonic
Brightens uneven skin tone
Traditional Use
Used by Native American tribes for skin conditions, wounds, and purification rituals. European herbalists adopted juniper for skincare and general wellness throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
No
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR