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Cinnamon bark oil: is it comedogenic? What it does in skincare

INCI name: Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil

Acne verdict Watch

Worth watching on acne-prone skin

  • ComedogenicNo published rating
  • IrritancyNo published rating

What it does

Hot, spicy essential oil that can sting and sensitize.

  • Masking
  • Perfuming
  • Tonic

Cinnamon bark oil in plain English

Cinnamon bark oil is an essential oil with a hot, spicy scent, made mostly of cinnamal. It can sting and is one of the stronger essential oil sensitizers. Like most essential oils it contains natural fragrance allergens, which can irritate or sensitize skin over time. Lip plumpers use it on purpose to cause mild swelling, and acne-prone skin is better off without it.

Is cinnamon bark oil bad for acne?

Not usually, but it is worth watching. Cinnamon bark oil is not a proven pore-clogger, but scent ingredients like this can irritate sensitive skin, and irritated skin can make breakouts look and feel worse. Notice how your skin reacts when a product lists it near the top.

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Also called

  • Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil
  • Cinnamon oil
  • Cinnamon essential oil
  • Cinnamomum verum bark oil
  • Cinnamomum zeylanicum (cinnamon) bark oil

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Frequently asked questions

Is cinnamon bark oil comedogenic?

Cinnamon bark oil has no published comedogenic rating in Fulton's 1989 table. It is not a proven pore-clogger, but it is worth watching on acne-prone skin.

What does cinnamon bark oil do in skincare?

In short: hot, spicy essential oil that can sting and sensitize. In formulas it is used for masking, perfuming and tonic.

What else is cinnamon bark oil called on ingredient labels?

On ingredient lists, cinnamon bark oil can also appear as Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil, Cinnamon oil, Cinnamon essential oil, Cinnamomum verum bark oil or Cinnamomum zeylanicum (cinnamon) bark oil.

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