fragrance
Cinnamyl Alcohol
Watch if sensitive·Strong evidence
Cinnamyl alcohol is a fragrance ingredient related to cinnamal and is one of the EU-listed allergens that must appear on labels above set thresholds. Contact allergy is documented in patch-test panels, though most users tolerate it without issue.
Worth knowing
- EU-labelled fragrance allergen
- Known contact sensitizer for some
- Restricted in the EU
Labeling required in the EU above 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off thresholds under the SCCS fragrance allergen framework.
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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.