Tree moss

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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INCI designation: Evernia furfuracea extract); tree moss

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Tree moss is a lichen species that grows shrubby on trees in the temperate climate zones. Because of their masculine and tart scent, tree moss extracts are used in a wide variety of fragrance compositions in cosmetic products.

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Baummoos is a fragrance with allergenic potency. The substance is represented in the epicutaneous test series"other fragrances". In larger test series on Evernia furfuracea sensitized patients (n=3030 patients) cosensitization by colophony and/or Evernia prunastri(oak moss) could be detected.

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  1. Uter W et al (2012) Contact sensitization to tree moss (Evernia furfuracea extract, INCI) is heterogeneous.Contact dermatitis 67:36-41

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer