Ingredient

Cinnamon Bark Oil (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum)

Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Cinnamon is used as a culinary spice, and has also found its way into cosmetics. It has a fragrant, spicy, intensely warming and slightly sweet flavor. 

Native to India and Sri Lanka, Cinnamomum zeylanicum is an ancient spice that comes from the inner bark of a tropical, evergreen species of the Laurel family. Sometimes referred to as “true cinnamon”, it has a delicate, sweet and slightly citrusy aroma that is different to cassia or Chinese cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia), which tends to be stronger and spicier.

One of the rarest and most expensive items in the spice trade, it was favored by ancient Egyptians for embalming and to preserve food. These properties still make it a popular cleansing ingredient in oral hygiene products today, including toothpaste and mouthwash.

Cinnamon bark oil adds a cozy yet sensual smell to products, along with the warming effect it has on the skin when applied topically.