Hexyl Cinnamal

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Hexyl Cinnamal omedelbart

  • Naturally occurring, aromatic compound with a jasmine-like aroma
  • Synthetic versions are commonly used in commercial products
  • Acts as a masking agent to cover the unpleasant odor of other ingredients in formulations
  • Known to sensitize skin & internationally recognized as a contact allergen
  • May also be used as a preservative booster to prolong the shelf-life of formulations

Hexyl Cinnamal beskrivning

Hexyl cinnamal, also known as hexyl cinnamic aldehyde, is a common fragrance ingredient found in various skin care and makeup products. Its jasmine-like floral aroma can be used to mask the unpleasant odor of other ingredients in formulations. Internationally recognized as a contact allergen, hexyl cinnamal can be sensitizing, especially for those with sensitive skin or when used in high concentrations (higher on the ingredient list indicates a greater risk of irritancy). Regulations now require hexyl cinnamal to be listed separately due to its allergy potential, unlike the past practice of grouping it under the general term “fragrance” on a cosmetic ingredient list. Hexyl cinnamal may also be used as a preservative booster to prolong the shelf-life of formulations. Hexyl cinnamal is found in a wide variety of products, including moisturizers, shampoos, baby products, and makeup. Hexyl cinnamal can be naturally derived from chamomile oil, but synthetic versions are more common in cosmetics. It blends well with other fragrance components, creating a more complex and appealing scent.

Hexyl Cinnamal referenser

  • American Chemical Society (acs.org), Accessed July 2024, ePublication
  • CosmeticsInfo.com, Accessed July 2024, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2023, pages 374-381
  • American Contact Dermatitis Society, January/February 2020, pages 13-35
  • Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2015, pages 227-231

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Ingrediensrankning

Bäst

Effektiv och bevisad genom oberoende studier. Enastående aktiv ingrediens för de flesta hudtyper eller hudbesvär.

Bra

Nödvändig för att förbättra en formulas struktur, stabilitet eller penetration.

Genomsnittlig

Vanligtvis inte irriterande, men kan ha estetiska, stabilitets- eller andra problem som begränsar dess användbarhet.

Dålig

Det finns en risk för irritation. Risken ökar när den kombineras med andra ingredienser som kan orsaka irritation eller inflammation.

Sämst

Kan ge upphov till irritation, inflammation, torrhet och andra oönskade effekter. Kan ha vissa fördelar men har i allmänhet visat sig göra mer skada än nytta.

okänd

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Inte betygsatt

Denna ingrediens har inte blivit rankad eftersom vi inte har haft möjlighet att granska den aktuella forskningen.