An aqueous steam distillate of cassia bark, listed as an antimicrobial, anti-sebum and astringent ingredient.
What it is
Cinnamomum cassia bark water is, according to CosIng, the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the bark of Chinese cinnamon (cassia), Cinnamomum cassia, of the laurel family (Lauraceae). CosIng lists it as an antimicrobial, anti-sebum and astringent ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of 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.
Functions
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
- Anti-sebum
- Helping control sebum production.
- Astringent
- Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.