INCI Name
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil
Botanical Name
Cinnamomum verum J. Presl (syn. C. zeylanicum)
A potent, eugenol-rich essential oil distilled from the leaves of Ceylon cinnamon. Primarily used as a warm, spicy fragrance note and masking agent, it lends depth to blends in tiny amounts. Due to high sensitization potential, use very low dilutions and follow IFRA/Tisserand guidance. Best suited for rinse-off or well-diluted leave-on products with proper solubilization and labeling.
Fragrance, masking, warming aromatic, deodorizing
Product Type(s):
Typical Usage Range:
0.05–0.30% in leave-on (max ~0.6% dermal per Tisserand/IFRA considerations); up to 0.5–1% in rinse-off depending on IFRA category and total eugenol load
Aromatic warmth, traditionally used in perfumery and spicy blends, helps mask odors in formulations
Primary Components:
Eugenol, linalool, benzyl benzoate, (E)-cinnamaldehyde
Strong skin sensitizer/irritant, dilute well, patch test, may inhibit blood clotting, avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding, avoid use on damaged/compromised skin, avoid for very sensitive skin, not for mucous membranes
Preferred Extraction Method:
Steam distillation
Prefer C. verum (Ceylon) leaf oil, steam-distilled, request GC/MS with eugenol spec, verify IFRA conformity, consider organic, supplier provides allergen declaration
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Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil
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