What it is
This ingredient is an extract obtained from the bark of the Atlas cedar tree, Cedrus atlantica, a conifer native to the Atlas Mountains of North Africa. In cosmetics it is used as a botanical skin-conditioning additive. It is distinct from Atlas cedar essential oil, which is a more aromatic material produced from the wood.
Safety & warnings
Cedar-derived materials can carry aromatic constituents, so a bark extract may have a characteristic scent; individuals sensitive to coniferous botanicals or fragrance components may prefer to patch test. As used here it is a low-level skin-conditioning extract rather than a comedogenic oil.
Origin & sourcing
Plant-derived, obtained from the bark of the Atlas cedar (Cedrus atlantica).
Questions everyone asks
What is Atlas cedar?
It is a conifer tree native to North Africa; the extract used here comes from its bark.
Is this an essential oil?
No. It is a bark extract used for skin conditioning, not the aromatic cedar essential oil distilled from the wood.