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INCI name

CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM BARK EXTRACT

Ceylon cinnamon bark extract

AntimicrobialAntioxidantAstringentSkin conditioning – emollientHumectantSkin conditioningSkin protectingPerfumingreviewed

An extract of the dried bark of Ceylon cinnamon.

What it is

Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract is obtained from the dried bark of Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum). CosIng lists it with several functions, including antimicrobial, antioxidant, astringent, emollient, humectant, skin conditioning, skin protecting and perfuming.

Where it is used

Found in perfumed products, lip products, scrubs, body care and some oral care 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 composition of a plant extract depends on the raw material and the extraction method, which the INCI name does not show.

Functions

Antimicrobial
Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
Antioxidant
Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
Astringent
Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
Humectant
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Skin protecting
Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.
Perfuming
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (19)

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