A volatile oil from the leaves and twigs of Chinese cinnamon, used as a fragrance.
What it is
Cinnamomum cassia leaf oil, also called cassia oil, is the volatile oil obtained by steam distillation of the leaves and twigs of Chinese cinnamon, Cinnamomum cassia, of the laurel family (Lauraceae). Its main constituent is cinnamal (cinnamaldehyde). CosIng lists it as a denaturant, fragrance and perfuming ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in scented products such as soaps, shower gels, body oils, oral care products and seasonal fragrances.
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.
As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches. Fragrance allergens it contains, such as cinnamal, may be listed separately on the label.
Functions
- Denaturant
- Rendering cosmetics unpalatable. Mostly added to cosmetics containing ethyl alcohol to make it unsuitable for ingestion.
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
EU regulation
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EU) 2023/1545
Products with this ingredient (9)
- Baume à Lèvres Repulpant SPF 30 · Inglot
- Plumping Lippenbalsam SPF 30 · Inglot
- Plumping Lip Balm SPF 30 · Inglot
- LaQ Łagodzący olejek do brody i po goleniu BAD BOY 30 ml · LaQ
- Lip Gloss Power Peptide SPF 30 Lip Treatment 060 Caramel Cream · trend !t up
- Mazidło Pielgrzyma · Molpharma
- Hand Soap Apple Cider Scent · Mrs. Meyer's clean day
- Himalaya Kiraz Dudak Bakım Kremi 4.5 gr · Himalaya
- green idea Tiger Salbe Bio · green idea