Skin Conditioning
JUNIPERUS OXYCEDRUS WOOD POWDER
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Powdered wood of cade juniper used in traditional formulations. The plant is the source of cade tar (restricted in EU); the wood powder is less concentrated but warrants caution.
Function
Skin benefits
- Traditional astringent wood powder
- Mild abrasive in scrubs
- Botanical aromatic profile
Known concerns
- Cade-juniper distillates are restricted/banned in some regions due to PAH content
- Possible photosensitization
- Sensitization risk in sensitive skin
- EU has restricted cade oil distillates as Annex II/III
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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