Cinnamon Bark Oil — Allergy Risk & Safety Profile
INCI: CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM BARK OIL
Key Facts
- CAS Number
- 84649-98-9
- Category
- fragrance
- Risk Level
- high
- Common Allergen
- Yes
- Found In
- perfume, toothpaste
Is Cinnamon Bark Oil safe in cosmetics?
Cinnamon Bark Oil is rated high risk in cosmetic products. It is a known allergen that can cause contact dermatitis in sensitized individuals. Contains cinnamaldehyde — Top 5 fragrance allergen. Safer alternatives include Fragrance-free products, Essential oil-free formulations. Commonly found in perfume, toothpaste.
What is Cinnamon Bark Oil?
Contains cinnamal — one of the most potent fragrance allergens. Skin irritant.
Allergy & Safety Information
Cinnamon Bark Oil is classified as a high-risk ingredient. It is a known cause of allergic contact dermatitis. Individuals with sensitive skin or a history of contact allergies should avoid products containing this ingredient. A patch test is recommended before first use of any product containing Cinnamon Bark Oil.
This ingredient is classified as high risk from an allergenicity perspective. It is a recognised cause of allergic contact dermatitis with a relatively high sensitisation rate in patch-tested populations. People with a history of skin reactions to cosmetics, or with conditions such as eczema or sensitive skin, should exercise particular caution.
About Fragrance Component Ingredients
Fragrance ingredients are added to cosmetics for scent or to mask the odour of raw materials. The EU requires 26 specific fragrance allergens to be listed individually on labels when present above threshold concentrations. Fragrance (listed as "parfum") is the single most common cause of cosmetic contact dermatitis worldwide.
Relevance for Cinnamon Bark Oil: Even products labelled "unscented" may contain masking fragrances. True fragrance-free products list no perfuming ingredients at all. If you are fragrance-sensitive, check for "parfum," "fragrance," and all 26 EU-listed fragrance allergens on any product label.
How to Identify Cinnamon Bark Oil in Products
Cosmetic ingredients are listed by their INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) name in descending order of concentration. To check whether a product contains Cinnamon Bark Oil, scan the ingredient list for its INCI name exactly as it appears above. Ingredients present at 1% or less may appear in any order after the 1% threshold.
Product types to prioritise checking: Perfume, Toothpaste. These product categories are the most common sources of Cinnamon Bark Oil exposure based on formulation data.
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Safer Alternatives
These ingredients serve a similar function with lower allergy risk:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cinnamon Bark Oil safe for sensitive skin?
Cinnamon Bark Oil is a known allergen and is generally not recommended for sensitive skin. Consider patch testing before use.
What products contain Cinnamon Bark Oil?
Cinnamon Bark Oil is commonly found in perfume, toothpaste.
What does Cinnamon Bark Oil do in cosmetics?
Cinnamon Bark Oil functions as a fragrance in formulations. Contains cinnamaldehyde — Top 5 fragrance allergen.
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