INCI name

CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM LEAF OIL

Cinnamon leaf oil

The essential oil of Ceylon cinnamon leaves, used as a fragrance ingredient.

What it is

Cinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil is the volatile (essential) oil obtained from the leaves of Ceylon cinnamon, Cinnamomum zeylanicum. Its main constituent is eugenol. CosIng lists it as a fragrance and perfuming ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in perfumed products, oral care products, soaps and natural cosmetics.

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.

It is not the same as cinnamon bark oil, which has a different composition. Fragrance allergens it contains, such as eugenol, may be listed separately on the label.

Functions

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

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

Products with this ingredient (13)

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