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Evernia Prunastri (Ring Lichen) Extract

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Use restrictions (moderate)

SYNONYMS

EVERNIA PRUNASTRI (OAKMOSS) EXTRACT, EVERNIA PRUNASTRI (RING LICHEN) EXTRACT, EVERNIA PRUNASTRI EXTRACT, EVERNIA PRUNASTRI, EXT., EXTRACT OF EVERNIA PRUNASTRI, EXTRACT OF OAKMOSS, OAKMOSS EXTRACT, and RING LICHEN EXTRACT

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Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation

Evernia Prunastri (Oakmoss) Extract is an extract of the oakmoss, Evernia prunastri.

Common concerns

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LOW

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HIGH

Allergies & Immunotoxicity
LOW

Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
MODERATE

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Products with this Ingredient

fragrance for men	12 products
fragrance for women	5 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)	4 products
body wash/cleanser	3 products
body spray	2 products
detangler	1 products
beard care	1 products
antiperspirant/deodorant	1 products
after shave	1 products
facial cleanser	1 products
bar soap	1 products
hair treatment/serum	1 products
bubble bath	1 products
shampoo	1 products

Allergies/immunotoxicity

CONCERN	REFERENCE
Known human immune system toxicant or allergen	Open scientific literature
Human any toxicant or allergen - strong evidence	Open scientific literature
Limited evidence of any toxicity or allergies	Open scientific literature

Use restrictions

CONCERN	REFERENCE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)	International Fragrance Association Codes & Standards
Restricted in cosmetics - labeling requirement for allergens	CosIng

Data gaps

CONCERN	REFERENCE
66 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical	NLM PubMed

Open scientific/peer reviewed literature
IFRA (International Fragrance Association). 2006. Codes and Standards.
European Commission. 2013. Cosing, the European Commission database with information on cosmetic substances and ingredients. Accessed on March 1, 2013 at http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/cosmetics/cosing/ .
NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.

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Hazard score

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Data availability

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