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Skin Conditioning

JUNIPERUS OXYCEDRUS WOOD EXTRACT

CAS 90046-02-9 Updated
50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Cade wood (red juniper) extract — used in traditional skin tar treatments. Crude forms contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons; only rectified grades belong in cosmetics, and even then CIR notes insufficient data.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONINGPERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Smoky woody fragrance character
  • Traditional dermatological use
  • Antimicrobial action in crude tar

Known concerns

  • Cade oil/crude can contain PAHs
  • CIR reports insufficient data
  • Possible photosensitiser
  • Choose rectified grades only

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.