Restricted fragrance aldehyde
HYDROCINNAMALDEHYDE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Aromatic aldehyde fragrance ingredient with floral hyacinth note used in perfumery. Subject to IFRA usage limits due to skin sensitization potential common to aromatic aldehydes.
Skin benefits
- Provides floral hyacinth fragrance note in perfumery
- Versatile ingredient in floral fragrance accords
- Common building block in fine fragrance
Known concerns
- Aldehyde structural alert for skin sensitization
- IFRA standards restrict use level
- Potential cross-reactivity with related aromatic aldehyde allergens
- Schiff-base reactivity with skin proteins
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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