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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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A cinnamon-scented fragrance ingredient that can irritate sensitive skin.
Category
Fragrance
Type
Fragrance

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Poor

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Delivers a cinnamon-like aroma that boosts the sensorial appeal of products; may provoke irritation in sensitive users.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Common in perfumes, body lotions, and shampoos to build spiced gourmand accords.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

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.

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.

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