Evernia Prunastri Extract — Allergy Risk & Safety Profile
INCI: EVERNIA PRUNASTRI EXTRACT
Key Facts
- CAS Number
- 90028-68-5
- Category
- fragrance
- Risk Level
- high
- Common Allergen
- Yes
- Found In
- perfume
Is Evernia Prunastri Extract safe in cosmetics?
Evernia Prunastri Extract is rated high risk in cosmetic products. It is a known allergen that can cause contact dermatitis in sensitized individuals. EU-regulated. Common cause of fragrance allergy. Being replaced by synthetic alternatives. Commonly found in perfume.
What is Evernia Prunastri Extract?
Oakmoss — classic perfumery ingredient. One of the most potent fragrance allergens.
Allergy & Safety Information
Evernia Prunastri Extract is high-risk. Avoid if you have sensitive skin or contact allergy history.
This ingredient is classified as high risk from an allergenicity perspective. It is a recognised cause of allergic contact dermatitis with a relatively high sensitisation rate in patch-tested populations. People with a history of skin reactions to cosmetics, or with conditions such as eczema or sensitive skin, should exercise particular caution.
About Fragrance Component Ingredients
Fragrance ingredients are added to cosmetics for scent or to mask the odour of raw materials. The EU requires 26 specific fragrance allergens to be listed individually on labels when present above threshold concentrations. Fragrance (listed as "parfum") is the single most common cause of cosmetic contact dermatitis worldwide.
Relevance for Evernia Prunastri Extract: Even products labelled "unscented" may contain masking fragrances. True fragrance-free products list no perfuming ingredients at all. If you are fragrance-sensitive, check for "parfum," "fragrance," and all 26 EU-listed fragrance allergens on any product label.
How to Identify Evernia Prunastri Extract in Products
Cosmetic ingredients are listed by their INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) name in descending order of concentration. To check whether a product contains Evernia Prunastri Extract, scan the ingredient list for its INCI name exactly as it appears above. Ingredients present at 1% or less may appear in any order after the 1% threshold.
Product types to prioritise checking: Perfume. These product categories are the most common sources of Evernia Prunastri Extract exposure based on formulation data.
Not sure if your products contain Evernia Prunastri Extract? Paste the ingredient list into the free ingredient checker to scan for Evernia Prunastri Extract and other allergens automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Evernia Prunastri Extract safe?
Not recommended for sensitive skin.
What does Evernia Prunastri Extract do?
Functions as a fragrance in formulations.
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