Cinnamal
What Cinnamal is & what it does
A cinnamon-scented fragrance compound that adds warm, spicy scent. It is a labeled allergen and can be irritating to sensitive skin.
Is Cinnamal safe?
Cinnamal, also known as cinnamaldehyde, is the compound that gives cinnamon its scent and is used as a fragrance ingredient. It is a recognized fragrance allergen and must be listed on labels in many regions when present above set thresholds. People with sensitive skin or known fragrance allergies may prefer to avoid it.
What does Cinnamal do in skincare?
Cinnamal is used mainly as a fragrance and flavoring component, contributing a warm, cinnamon-like scent to products. It is added for sensory appeal rather than as a skin-treatment active. Because it is a known fragrance allergen, it is regulated as a labeled fragrance ingredient.
Is Cinnamal natural or synthetic?
Cinnamal occurs naturally in cinnamon and some other plants, but the cosmetic-grade material can be either naturally derived or synthetically produced. Both forms are chemically the same compound. The source used depends on the manufacturer.
Sunscreens with Cinnamal
We rate 12 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Lancaster Sun Sport Cooling Invisible Mist SPF 50
82/100
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Lancaster Sun Beauty Nude Skin Sensation 30 SPF
81/100
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Josie Maran Sun Milk
79/100
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eyeNlip Cica Calming Sun Cream (SPF50+ / Pa+++)
71/100
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Black Up Facial Sun Cream Spf 30
69/100
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Lancaster Sun Beauty Velvet Cream Spf30
65/100
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Lancaster Velvet Touch Cream Spf 30
65/100
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Lancaster Sun Beauty Sublime Tan Spf 50
64/100
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Lancaster Sun Beauty Comfort Touch Cream SPF50
64/100
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Lancaster Sun Beauty Velvet Milk Sublime Tan Spf 30
63/100