Restricted Botanical
JUNIPERUS OXYCEDRUS WOOD TAR
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Cade juniper wood tar with traditional uses in scalp care, but the unrefined material carries PAHs and is restricted in EU cosmetics. Only rectified, low-PAH grades are permitted, and even then sensitisation risk persists.
Function
Skin benefits
- Traditionally used for scalp/psoriasis treatment
- Antimicrobial activity
Known concerns
- Contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
- EU Annex III restricted; rectified-only forms allowed
- Skin sensitiser and photoreactive
- Genotoxicity concerns from raw cade oil
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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