INCI name

CINNAMOMUM CASSIA BARK EXTRACT

Cassia bark extract

An extract of Chinese cinnamon bark used for hair conditioning and fragrance.

What it is

Cinnamomum cassia bark extract is an extract of the dried bark of Chinese cinnamon (cassia), Cinnamomum cassia. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning, fragrance and oral care ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in oral care products, lip products, hair care products and scented products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not reveal the extraction method or solvent. Fragrance allergens it contains, such as cinnamal, may be listed separately on the label.

Functions

Hair conditioning
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Oral care
Providing cosmetic effects to the oral cavity, e.g. cleansing, deodorising, protecting.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (12)

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