Active ingredient
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
A non-volatile extract of Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum / C. verum) bark, containing cinnamaldehyde, eugenol, and polyphenols; used for antioxidant and antimicrobial effects but carries meaningful skin sensitization risk from its fragrance-active constituents.
Also known as: ceylon cinnamon bark extract, cinnamon zeylanicum extract, true cinnamon bark extract, cinnamomum verum bark extract
antioxidantantimicrobialskin-conditioningfragrance
Benefits
- ✓Rich in polyphenols, cinnamaldehyde, and eugenol, providing antioxidant protection against free radicals
- ✓Antimicrobial activity against acne-causing bacteria and certain fungal strains
- ✓Anti-inflammatory compounds may help calm mild irritation
- ✓Contributes a warm, characteristic cinnamon scent to formulations
Watch for
- ⚠Cinnamaldehyde is a well-documented skin sensitizer and EU-regulated fragrance allergen — must be declared above threshold concentrations in leave-on products
- ⚠Eugenol content is also a declared EU fragrance allergen
- ⚠Higher sensitization risk than the essential oil for sensitive or fragrance-allergic individuals
- ⚠Patch testing strongly recommended; avoid on broken or highly reactive skin
- ⚠Distinct from Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil (the volatile essential oil), but shares sensitizing constituents
