Arnica Montana (Mountain Tobacco) Extract

Arnica montana is a plant from the compositae family which has long been used as an herbal medicine. It can be found as an ingredient in topical medicinal products, personal care products, and foods.

Skin contact with arnica montana is required for it to cause a rash. Discontinuation of exposure to products containing arnica montana should result in improvement and/or resolution of your dermatitis. By law, all products made in the U.S. for topical use have the ingredients listed either on the product package or the box that contains it, so check the labeling  of your skin care products for this ingredient. If there is not enough information, ask your pharmacist or contact the company directly. At work, request a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to help identify potential sources of exposure.