Cinnamal
Brown aromatic component and fragrance allergen. It gives a warm cinnamon scent, but for sensitive skin, it is a potential irritant rather than a skincare benefit.
What is it?
Cinnamal (Cinnamaldehyde) - an aromatic aldehyde responsible for the characteristic scent of cinnamon. In cosmetics, it is used as a fragrance component or may be part of natural essential oils. In INCI: Cinnamal.
Fragranced creams, lotions, shower gels, shampoos, balms, decorative cosmetics, and aroma compositions with a warm spicy profile.
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If the skin reacts to fragranced creams or essential oils, cinnamal in leave-on products should be perceived as a risk rather than a neutral enhancement of the composition.
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