Snapshot
- Overview
- A cinnamon-scented fragrance ingredient that can irritate sensitive skin.
- Category
- Fragrance
- Type
- Fragrance
Cinnamal
Cinnamal is an aromatic aldehyde found in cinnamon oils and made synthetically. In cosmetics it's used to give a warm, spicy scent to formulas; as a listed fragrance allergen, its suitability for sensitive skin is limited.
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Our take
Is Cinnamal a Good Ingredient?
It primarily provides scent with minimal skin benefit and is a well-known fragrance allergen, raising a clear risk of irritation and sensitization. That combination of weak skin benefit and real irritation risk is why it only earns a Poor rating.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Delivers a cinnamon-like aroma that boosts the sensorial appeal of products; may provoke irritation in sensitive users.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Common in perfumes, body lotions, and shampoos to build spiced gourmand accords.
Before you use it
Safety
A recognized sensitizer that can provoke allergic contact dermatitis, especially in fragrance-sensitive users. EU/UK require allergen labeling when present above low thresholds. Avoid on compromised or highly reactive skin.
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