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CO₂-se extract from Ceylon cinnamon bark BIO is a clear yellow-brown liquid aromatic extract with an intense fruity-spicy cinnamon scent. It is obtained by sel... read more
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CO₂-se extract from Ceylon cinnamon bark BIO is a clear yellow-brown liquid aromatic extract with an intense fruity-spicy cinnamon scent. It is obtained by selective supercritical carbon dioxide extraction (CO₂-se) from dried Ceylon cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum ceylanicum) from certified organic cultivation in Sri Lanka.
Selective CO₂-se extraction captures mainly the volatile aromatic fraction of cinnamon bark. The result is a 100% pure extract without carriers and excipients, which in its profile resembles an essential oil, but is obtained by a gentle extraction method without steam distillation. The dominant component is cinnamaldehyde (79.4%) — an aromatic molecule responsible for the typical intense cinnamon scent. Other analytically determined components include eugenol (2.6%), o-methoxy cinnamaldehyde (2.3%), cinnamyl acetate (1.5%) and coumarin (0.02%).
To produce 1 kg of extract, 42–59 kg of cinnamon bark is required. This is a very high D/E ratio, which corresponds to the low proportion of selectively extractable aromatic fraction in the original plant raw material.
The extract is a lipophilic aromatic concentrate. It mixes well with vegetable oils, esters, waxes and alcohol. It does not dissolve in water without a suitable solubilizer. It is incorporated into the formulation as a fragrance or aromatically active component.
Cinnamaldehyde is among the declarable fragrance allergens according to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. If its total concentration in the finished product exceeds 0.001% in leave-on products or 0.01% in rinse-off products, it must be listed in the INCI list on the label. Since cinnamaldehyde makes up 79.4% of this extract, the calculation is direct: (% of extract in the formulation) × 0.794 = % of cinnamaldehyde in the finished product. It is also necessary to take into account the content of regulated substances, especially safrole and methyl eugenol, depending on the type of final product.
To preserve the aromatic profile, we recommend adding the extract during the cooling phase, ideally at a temperature below 40 °C. This is a very intense aromatic concentrate, so it is advisable to start with a low dosage and verify the result in a small test batch before finalizing the formula.
The product is intended for cosmetic use only and in its undiluted form is not suitable for direct application to the skin. The extract contains a high proportion of cinnamaldehyde (79.4%), which is among the declarable fragrance allergens and may be irritating or sensitizing to the skin if improperly dosed. Its content in the finished product must be calculated and stated on the label if it exceeds the relevant declaration threshold values. The extract also contains the regulated substances safrole and methyl eugenol according to Annex III of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 — when formulating, it is necessary to take into account their limits for the specific type of product. Store in well-closed containers, ideally under an inert gas, such as nitrogen or argon, in a cool, dark and dry place, away from sources of heat and out of the reach of children. More detailed information on the quality of a specific batch can be found in the certificate, which we update with each new batch of the product.
Cinnamon essential oil is obtained by steam distillation. CO₂-se extract is produced by selective supercritical carbon dioxide extraction without the use of water and organic solvents. The result is an intense aromatic extract with a dominant content of cinnamaldehyde and precisely analytically determined accompanying components. From a formulation point of view, it is used similarly to a strong fragrance component, but when dosing it is always necessary to take into account the content of allergens and regulated substances.
The calculation is straightforward: (% of extract in the formulation) × 0.794 = % of cinnamaldehyde in the finished product. If the result exceeds 0.001% in leave-on products or 0.01% in rinse-off products, cinnamaldehyde must be listed in the INCI list on the label. For example, with 0.1% extract in the formulation, the cinnamaldehyde content is 0.0794%, which is above the declaration threshold for both leave-on and rinse-off products.
Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum ceylanicum) comes mainly from Sri Lanka and has a more delicate, more complex aromatic profile. Cassia cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) is usually sharper and more intense, but naturally contains a higher proportion of coumarin. For the formulator, the difference is important mainly in terms of the content of regulated substances. In this extract, coumarin is analytically determined at the level of 0.02%, which facilitates a more precise calculation in the finished formula.
Yes, the cinnamon aromatic profile of cinnamaldehyde can be used in oral cosmetic products, for example in toothpastes, mouthwashes or lip balms. However, it is necessary to work with very low dosage and to take into account the declaration obligations for cinnamaldehyde as well as the limits for regulated substances according to the specific type of product. For toothpastes and mouth rinses, it is also advisable to verify compatibility with other components of the formulation, for example with abrasives, surfactants or fluorides.
Cinnamon bark contains a relatively small proportion of the aromatic fraction that selective CO₂ extraction captures. Most of the bark's weight is made up of structural plant components, such as fibre and polysaccharides. To obtain 1 kg of concentrated aromatic extract, it is therefore necessary to process 42–59 kg of bark. The high D/E ratio also explains why the extract has a pronounced aromatic effect even at low dosage.
Yes, but only with very careful dosing and after calculating the content of allergens and regulated substances in the finished product. At higher concentrations, cinnamaldehyde is a potential skin sensitizer, so for products with longer contact with the skin it is necessary to proceed cautiously. We recommend starting with a significantly low concentration, verifying the sensorial properties and tolerability in a test batch, and calculating the cinnamaldehyde content against the declaration threshold of 0.001% for leave-on products.
If you would like to learn more about CO₂ extracts and their use in cosmetics, read our article CO₂ extracts and their use.Also have a look at other CO₂ extracts in the Handymade.sk range.
