2-5 year old preschoolers • Skin contact product
For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years): this ingredient can cause skin allergies. It is used for scent and is more likely to irritate or sensitize a child’s skin than to cause other problems. Children with sensitive skin or eczema are at higher risk.
Choose fragrance‑free products for everyday skin care. If a product lists oakmoss, Evernia furfuracea, treemoss, or simply ‘fragrance,’ avoid putting it on a child’s face or on irritated or broken skin. If you must use a scented product, test a small area on the child’s arm and wait 24–48 hours to check for redness, itching, or a rash. Prefer wash-off products (like a lightly scented soap rinsed away) over leave-on lotions or creams that stay on the skin.
Watch for redness, itching, swelling, or a spreading rash after using a product that contains oakmoss / Evernia furfuracea. This ingredient has been linked to allergic reactions in humans and a scientific committee has identified allergenic chemicals (for example, atranol and chloroatranol) in oakmoss/tree moss extracts (Scientific Committee on Cosmetic Products, 2004). Also be aware that some product certification programs restrict its use unless manufacturers supply safety data.
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Use caution with Evernia Furfuracea for 2-5 year old children. Some safety concerns have been identified.
Could weaken or confuse immune system. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.
Can cause skin redness, itchiness, or rashes—especially on sensitive baby skin. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.
Linked to triggering or worsening eczema and similar skin conditions. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.
Banned or heavily restricted in one or more countries. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.
Evernia Furfuracea is commonly found in skincare products, cosmetics, and topical applications. Always check ingredient labels before use.
The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredient properties and concentration. This analysis is for 2-5 year old children. Use the age selector above to check other ages.
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