“Hexyl Cinnamal?”Here!a synthetic jasmine-scented fragrance compound
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In personal care
Hexyl cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance ingredient that produces a mild, jasmine-like floral scent, though it does not occur naturally in jasmine itself.
Why it’s used
It is used in perfume compounds across cosmetics, cleaning products, and personal care items to add or round out a floral scent profile.
What the evidence says
Hexyl cinnamal is one of the 26 fragrance substances the EU has identified as a known contact allergen, meaning it can cause skin sensitization in a subset of people with repeated exposure. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel has assessed it as safe for use in cosmetics at typical fragrance concentrations.
Context
EU regulation requires hexyl cinnamal to be listed by name on labels when present above 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01% in rinse-off products, because of its allergy potential.
Rumors
Hexyl cinnamal irritates the skin.
We haven’t found evidence strong enough to support this or rule it out.
What was measured is not yet noted.
Who’s saying this
- ewg.org — we couldn’t open the site to see who runs it
Hexyl cinnamal disrupts hormones (endocrine disruptor).
Unresolvedhealth and safety evidence
What was measured is not yet noted.
- Toxicological perspectives on potential mixture toxicity of alpha-hexylcinnamaldehyde and lilial in consumer products (Peer-reviewed) · Funding not checked
Who’s saying this
- ewg.org — we couldn’t open the site to see who runs it
Hexyl cinnamal causes allergic reactions.
Sources cited — check not cleared.
Studied in: patient with prior photoallergic contact dermatitis to dexketoprofen, patch tested with fragrance ingredients.
Measured as an outcome.
Who’s saying this
- ewg.org — we couldn’t open the site to see who runs it