How Psoralens and Terpenes Pose Hidden Allergic Potential in Botanical Extracts

Jan 5th, 2024

Kelly A. Dobos, University of Cincinnati, OH

Essential oils and botanical extracts are mixtures of numerous compounds, some of which are normally harmless but can be converted to contact allergens by conditions as simple as exposure to sunlight or oxygen.

Essential oils and botanical extracts are mixtures of numerous compounds, some of which are normally harmless but can be converted to contact allergens by conditions as simple as exposure to sunlight or oxygen.

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Botanical extracts and essential oils are prevalent in cosmetics due to the popularity of natural and clean cosmetics. These raw materials are mixtures of numerous chemical compounds, some of which are known to be potentially irritating or allergenic, and others that are normally harmless but can be converted to contact allergens by conditions as simple as exposure to sunlight or oxygen.

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