Cinnamal
Cinnamal is a fragrance compound found naturally in cinnamon bark oil and is one of the 26 allergens EU rules require to be named on labels above set thresholds. It is a recognized skin sensitizer in patch-test studies, so people with fragrance allergies may want to avoid products listing it.
Worth knowing
- EU-labelled fragrance allergen
- Known contact sensitizer for some
- Restricted in the EU
Must be labeled by name in the EU when present above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products, per the SCCS fragrance allergen opinion.
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Cosmetic information for general education, not medical advice. A verdict is a reading of the published evidence, never a guarantee for your skin: any ingredient can irritate someone, so patch test new products and see a professional if you react. Concern is graded on cited evidence, never on hazard-score lists. See how we score.