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What's in it? Cinnamal

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Other names it goes by Cinnamaldehyde, Cinnamic Aldehyde, Cinnamyl Aldehyde, 2-Propenal, 3-Phenyl.

What's it used in? Fragrances, body washes, soaps, moisturisers.

What does it do? A fragrance added to cosmetics that smells particularly of jasmine.

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Any controversy? On the list of EU banned and restricted fragrances because it's toxic to the human immune system. The US, however, has not banned its use.

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