What does Cupressus sempervirens bark extract do?

Used in cosmetics as an emollient, a skin-conditioning agent and an astringent. Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract is an extract of the leaves and stems of the Cypress, Cupressus sempervirens L., Pinaceae.

Is Cupressus sempervirens bark extract safe?

High concern: no hazard classifications on record. It is restricted in EU cosmetics.

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Cupressus sempervirens bark extract

CAS 8013-86-3 · 70/100 · High conf.

Also registered as 1 other CAS number

84696-07-1

Concern score

70/100High concern based on regulatory listings.

High confidence

Cupressus sempervirens bark extract in plain language

What it is: On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Cupressus sempervirens cone extract”.
Also known as Cupressus sempervirens cone extract · Cupressus sempervirens fruit extract · Cupressus sempervirens leaf extract · Cupressus sempervirens leaf oil · Cupressus sempervirens leaf water · Cupressus sempervirens leaf/nut/stem oil
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Cupressus sempervirens leaf/stem extract · Cupressus sempervirens oil · Cupressus sempervirens seed extract · Cupressus sempervirens bark · Cupressus sempervirens extract · Cupressus sempervirens oil and extract · Cupressus elongata bark · Cupressus horizontalis bark · Cupressus patula bark · Cupressus pyramidalis bark · Di zhong hai bai mu bark · Graveyard cypress bark · Italian cypress bark · Mediterranean cypress bark · Pencil pine bark · Tuscan cypress bark · Cypress extract
What it does: Used in cosmetics as an emollient, a skin-conditioning agent and an astringent. Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract is an extract of the leaves and stems of the Cypress, Cupressus sempervirens L., Pinaceae.
Emollient
Skin conditioning
Astringent
Hair conditioning
Tonic
Perfuming
Is it a concern?: High concern: no hazard classifications on record. It is restricted in EU cosmetics.

Why it's flagged

Cupressus sempervirens oil and extract is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.

RestrictedEU EC — restricted

The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.

Regulation

Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.

In marketed US drugs
EU Annex III — restricted
EU restricted in cosmetics

Recorded in these product areas

Found in consumer products
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EUEC
Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Other conditions: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (15) Conditions of use and warnings: (15 ) This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’
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EUCosIngActive11 entries
- Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract is an extract of the leaves and stems of the Cypress, Cupressus sempervirens L., Pinaceae Restriction: III/123Source →
- Cupressus Sempervirens Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant, the Cypress, Cupressus sempervirens L., Pinaceae Restriction: III/123Source →
- Cosmetics Regulation annex III / ref 123.Source →
- Cupressus Sempervirens Seed Extract is an extract of the nuts of the Cypress, Cupressus sempervirens L., Pinaceae Restriction: III/123Source →
- Cupressus Sempervirens Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the Cypress, Cupressus sempervirens L., Pinaceae Restriction: III/123Source →
- Cupressus Sempervirens Cone Extract is an extract of the cones of the Cypress, Cupressus sempervirens L., Pinaceae Restriction: III/123Source →
- Cupressus Sempervirens Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cypress, Cupressus sempervirens L., Pinaceae Restriction: III/123Source →
- Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf Extract is the extract obtained from the leaves of the Cypress, Cupressus sempervirens L., Pinaceae Restriction: III/123Source →
- Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of Cupressus sempervirens. Restriction: III/123Source →
- Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the leaves of the Cypress, Cupressus sempervirens L., Cupressaceae Restriction: III/123Source →
- Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil is a natural oil obtained from the leaves, nuts and stems the Cypress, Cupressus sempervirens L., Pinaceae Restriction: III/123Source →
USEPAcommercial use observed2 entries
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Astringent, Humectant, Softener and conditioner.Source →
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Deodorizer, Softener and conditioner, Fragrance.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substance2 entries
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as concept.Source →
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.Source →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 1 active drug products and 1 total products.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 1 active drug products and 1 total products.Source →

Expert safety opinions

No expert opinion on file for Cupressus sempervirens bark extract. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.

SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.

Evidence & sources

No graded research studies for Cupressus sempervirens bark extract yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.

7 data sources

Where this comes from

CosIng
regulatory · updated 2026-09-23
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EU CosIng Cosmetics Regulation Annexes
regulatory · updated 2013-05-17
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EPA Chemical and Products Database
exposure · updated 2020-02-13
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EPA DSSTox Identifiers
chemistry · updated 2025-12-29
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FDA National Drug Code Directory
regulatory · updated 2027-12-31
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FDA GSRS UNII
registry · updated 2026-02-26
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openFDA Substance
registry · updated 2026-05-24
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Allergen profile

Canonical allergen markers detected on this ingredient. Each row is derived from the ingredient’s name or synonyms matching a known allergen class — useful when scanning a label for a specific allergy context.

Tree nutsContains · Oral (ingested)
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Suitability

Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.

Fragrance avoidance

Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.

Avoid

The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.

Where it has been recorded

How often FDA National Drug Code directory has listed Cupressus sempervirens bark extract in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.

Source records

Typical roles

EmollientSkin conditioningAstringentHair conditioningTonicPerfuming

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Found in these products

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