What it is
This extract is obtained from the bark of Cinnamomum zeylanicum, the Ceylon cinnamon tree, and contains aromatic and polyphenolic compounds. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it is included for conditioning and antioxidant character, and is sometimes used in sebum-focused products. It is typically used at low concentrations.
Safety & warnings
Cinnamon bark extracts contain aromatic constituents, including cinnamaldehyde, that are recognized as potential skin sensitizers and can cause irritation or allergic contact reactions in some people, so they are used at low levels and may warrant caution for those with fragrance or spice sensitivities.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, derived from the bark of the Ceylon cinnamon tree, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, grown mainly in Sri Lanka and South Asia.
Questions everyone asks
What plant does it come from?
It is extracted from the bark of Ceylon cinnamon, Cinnamomum zeylanicum.
Can cinnamon bark extract irritate skin?
Its aromatic compounds can be sensitizing for some people, so it is used at low levels and those prone to spice or fragrance reactions should be mindful.