What it is
Hexyl cinnamal is a scent molecule, found in chamomile and also made synthetically, used to give products a gentle floral aroma or to mask base odors.
Safety & warnings
It is one of the fragrance substances the EU requires to be labeled because it can cause allergic reactions in sensitized people.
Origin & sourcing
Occurs in some essential oils and is also produced synthetically.
Questions everyone asks
Why is hexyl cinnamal listed?
It is a fragrance component named on the label because it is a recognized fragrance allergen.
What does it smell like?
It has a soft, floral, jasmine-like scent.