Description

Oakmoss Floral Absolute Oil 

 

Botanical Name: Evernia Prunastri

Common Name: Oakmoss Absolute

CAS #: 68917-10-2

Plant Parts Used: Moss or Lichens

Extraction Method: Solvent Extraction

Color & Odor: Dark green viscous liquid with sweet, phenolic, mossy odor

 

Description : 

 

Oakmoss Absolute oil is a solvent extracted from light green lichen or moss that is found growing primarily on oak trees as well as sometimes on other species.

 

Constituents:

 

Evernic acid, d-usnic acid, Atranorine, Chloratronorine

 

Uses & Benefits:

 

• It is mainly used as a fixative, in soaps and perfumes.
• It is also used in skin care products, sprays and many such cosmetics mainly due to its anti septic and demulcent properties.