An essential oil from the bark of Chinese cinnamon, used as a fragrance, flavouring and antimicrobial ingredient.
What it is
Cinnamomum cassia bark oil is the volatile oil obtained from the bark of Chinese cinnamon (cassia), Cinnamomum cassia, of the laurel family (Lauraceae). Its main constituent is cinnamaldehyde. CosIng lists it as an antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiplaque, anti-sebum, fragrance and flavouring ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in toothpastes, lip products and other scented or flavoured 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 show the content of individual constituents, such as cinnamaldehyde. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
- Antioxidant
- Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
- Antiplaque
- Helping protect against plaque.
- Anti-sebum
- Helping control sebum production.
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Flavouring
- Imparting taste and/or flavour to a cosmetic product.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.