Hexyl Cinnamal
Hexyl Cinnamal is a cosmetic ingredient used as a perfuming agent. It appears in about 2% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 44 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | HEXYL CINNAMAL |
| Function | PERFUMING |
| CAS number | 101-86-0 |
| EC number | 202-983-3/639-566-4 |
| Prevalence | 1,658 products (1.79% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 44 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 1,600 |
Used in
Fragrances 18.5%Shampoos 7.1%Conditioners 5.7%Styling Creams & Sprays 5.4%Body Washes 5.1%Hair Oils 4.5%
Frequently asked
- What does Hexyl Cinnamal do in skincare?
- Hexyl Cinnamal functions as a perfuming agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Hexyl Cinnamal allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Hexyl Cinnamal?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially fragrances (18.5% of its uses).
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