Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract (Ingredient Explained +

Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract

Explained

This cinnamon tree also called true cinnamon or Ceylon cinnamon. It has antimicrobial, emollient, skin hydrating, and antioxidant properties.

This tree is native to Sri Lanka.

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What it does

Antimicrobial Capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms

Astringent Tending to draw together or constrict tissues; styptic. may unclog pores, remove excess oil, shrink appearance of pores, tighten skin, cleanse irritants from skin, reduce inflammation, reduce acne, provide anti-bacterial benefits

Emollient Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.

Humectant A substance that promotes retention of moisture.

Perfuming A substance that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor, especially a volatile liquid distilled from flowers or preparedsynthetically.

Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin

Antioxidant A substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one, such as vitamin e, vitamin c, or beta carotene, that protects cellsfrom the sometimes damaging effects of oxidation.

Skin Protecting To keep skin from being damaged to a certain degree