Cinnamic Acid

Cinnamic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning, perfuming agent. It is used in 3 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameCINNAMIC ACID
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING
CAS number140-10-3 / 621-82-9
EC number205-398-1 / 210-708-3
Prevalence3 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches1,900

Used in

Face Cleansers 33.3%Hair Serums 33.3%Sunscreens 33.3%

Frequently asked

What does Cinnamic Acid do in skincare?
Cinnamic Acid functions as a skin conditioning, perfuming agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Cinnamic Acid allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Cinnamic Acid?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (33.3% of its uses).

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