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Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Oil

A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-sebum, antimicrobial, antioxidant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the bark of Cinnamomum cassia, Lauraceae.

What does it do?

Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Anti-sebum

    helps regulate or reduce excess sebum (oil) on the skin

  • Antimicrobial

    kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms

  • Antioxidant

    neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin

  • Antiplaque

    reduces dental plaque, used in toothpastes and mouthwashes

  • Flavouring

    adds taste to oral-care products like toothpaste and mouthwash

  • Fragrance

    provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients

EU regulatory status

Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Oil?

Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the bark of Cinnamomum cassia, Lauraceae.

Is Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Oil do in cosmetic products?

Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-sebum, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiplaque, flavouring, fragrance.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 19/06/2013