Allergic contact dermatitis of the face caused by Magnolia officinalis bark extract.

The article presents a case study of a 66-year-old non-atopic woman suffered with dermatitis on the face and neck and orbital oedema, accompanied by a burning skin sensation, after the use of Eucerin volume-filler day and night cream on her face. The article discusses use of magnolia officinalis bark extractin traditional Chinese medicine and skin care products because of its anti-inflammatory and anti ageing effect.