Fragrance ingredient
Cinnamal
Cinnamaldehyde — the primary aromatic compound of cinnamon oil. Provides a warm, sweet cinnamon fragrance. Listed as a significant fragrance allergen under EU Cosmetics Regulation.
Also known as: Cinnamic Aldehyde, Cinnamaldehyde
fragrance
Benefits
- ✓Characteristic warm, cinnamon-spice fragrance compound found naturally in cinnamon oil
Watch for
- ⚠EU Annex III listed fragrance allergen — must be declared on product labels above 0.001% in leave-on products
- ⚠One of the more potent skin sensitizers among fragrance ingredients; not recommended for sensitive or reactive skin