Juniperus virginiana (Virginia Cedar) oil
AKA “Virginia Cedar Oil”
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Juniperus virginiana (Virginia Cedar) oil
AKA: Virginia Cedar Oil
Essential Oil · Fragrance | Soothing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Soothing
Fragrance
Essential Oil
Clean
Virginia cedar oil brings a warm, woody scent while helping to soothe and calm skin. This natural botanical extract adds a grounding aroma to your beauty routine.
Family
Cupressaceae (Cypress family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
8000-27-9 / 85085-41-2
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Northern Hemisphere. Derived from Juniperus virginiana, a coniferous tree in the Cupressaceae family native to North America. Steam-distilled from the wood and heartwood of the tree to extract the volatile oil.
Plant Source
Cupressaceae (Cypress family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Function
Fragrance | Soothing
Benefits
Tonic
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Tightens and tones skin
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Traditionally used by Native Americans and in colonial America for its antimicrobial and insect-repelling properties. The wood and oil were used in folk medicine for skin conditions and as a preservative in early cosmetics and grooming products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Caution
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR