Evernia prunastri extract
AKA “Oakmoss Extract, Tree Moss”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Evernia prunastri extract
AKA: Oakmoss Extract, Tree Moss
Extract · Antioxidant
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Preservative
Fragrance
Extract
Clean
Oakmoss extract from Europe adds a natural, earthy scent to beauty products. This botanical ingredient is prized in fragrance formulations for its warm, woody aroma.
Plant Part
Thallus
CAS #
90028-68-5, 9000-50-4, 68917-10-2
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Traditional Use
Oak moss lichen has been used in traditional European perfumery for centuries as a fragrance fixative and has been incorporated into skincare products for its antimicrobial properties. It became a standard ingredient in fine fragrances before restrictions were introduced due to allergenicity concerns.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · CIR