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Cinnamon CO₂ Extract (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
Cinnamon CO₂ Extract (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
A potent CO₂ extract from Cinnamon bark, delivering an intense warm-spicy aroma with sweet balsamic depth for fine perfumery, aromatherapy, and functional skincare.
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Cinnamon Bark CO₂ Extract, obtained from the aromatic bark of Cinnamomum verum through supercritical CO₂ extraction, represents one of the most intense and refined expressions of cinnamon available to modern formulators and perfumers. This solvent-free technology preserves the bark’s most delicate aromatic molecules while concentrating its lipophilic constituents into a full-spectrum extract of exceptional potency and purity.
Cinnamon has been prized for thousands of years across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe for its unmistakable warm, sweet-spicy aroma and its traditional uses in culinary, medicinal, and aromatic preparations. Compared to steam-distilled cinnamon bark essential oil, the CO₂ extract offers a rounder, deeper, and more complex profile, capturing not only the fiery spice of cinnamaldehyde but also balsamic, woody, and slightly honeyed undertones naturally present in the bark.
Specifications of Cinnamon CO₂ Extract
- Botanical Name: Cinnamomum zeylanicum
- Family Name: Lauraceae.
- Common Name: Cinnamon.
- INCI: Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark CO₂ Absolute.
- Parts Used: Bark
- Extraction Method: Supercritical CO₂.
- Note: Base. Fixative in perfumery.
- Scent: warm, spicy, and sweet, opening with bold cinnamon heat.
- Appearance: Viscous.
- Country of Origin: Bulgaria.
- Recommended usage levels vary between 2–10% depending on the desired intensity and texture.
- Solubility: Soluble in oils, alcohol, and butters; insoluble in water.
Aromatic Profile
The aroma of Cinnamon Bark CO₂ Extract is intensely warm, spicy, and sweet, opening with bold cinnamon heat that quickly unfolds into rich balsamic and resinous notes. Soft woody facets and subtle vanilla-like sweetness emerge as the fragrance settles, creating a comforting yet powerful scent that lingers beautifully on the skin.
Compared to essential oil, the CO₂ extract is:
- Less sharp and less volatile
- More rounded and full-bodied
- Deeper and longer-lasting
- Richer in resinous and balsamic nuances
- In perfumery, it functions as:
- A warm spicy heart to base note
- A natural fixative for gourmand and amber accords
- A depth enhancer for woody and oriental compositions
- A bold accent in festive and comforting fragrances
It pairs exceptionally well with Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Cacao, Orange, Mandarin, Clove, cardamom, anise, benzoin, labdanum, patchouli, sandalwood, frankincense, myrrh, and soft musks.
Chemistry
Supercritical CO₂ extraction produces a solvent‑free, full‑spectrum extract that can be richer and longer‑lasting than steam‑distilled oils.
Formulation & Usage
Cinnamon Bark CO₂ Extract blends readily into oils and alcohol. It may be viscous or semi-solid at room temperature and liquefies when gently warmed.
Recommended usage levels:
Perfumery: 0.05 – 1%
Skincare: 0.01 – 0.1% (leave-on)
Aromatic products: trace amounts to taste
Applications
Uses in Fine & Botanical Perfumery
In fine and botanical perfumery, Cinnamon Bark CO₂ Extract is used sparingly to bring warmth, spice, and sensual depth to compositions. It is especially suited to:
- Gourmand and oriental fragrances
- Amber, spice, and woody accords
- Holiday and seasonal perfume creations
- Solid perfumes and oil-based fragrances
Because of its strength, only very small amounts are needed to transform a fragrance, making it a powerful tool in the perfumer’s palette.
Typical perfumery usage:
- 0.05 – 1% of the fragrance concentrate.
Uses in Skincare & Body Care
Cinnamon Bark CO₂ Extract also finds application in functional skincare and body care, where its warming aromatic character enhances the sensorial profile of products. Traditionally associated with stimulating and invigorating qualities, it is used in:
- Warming massage balms
- Body butters and creams (very low levels)
- Deodorants and foot care products
- Lip care (extremely low levels)
Due to its potency and potential for skin irritation, cinnamon extracts must be used at very low concentrations and always within cosmetic safety guidelines.
Typical cosmetic usage:
0.01 – 0.1% in leave-on products, up to 0.3% in rinse-off formulations.
Uses in Aromatherapy
In aromatherapy, Cinnamon Bark CO₂ Extract is valued for its warming, energizing, and comforting aroma. It is often used in:
- Diffuser blends for warmth and vitality
- Seasonal and festive blends
- Inhalation blends for uplifting ambiance
Because of its intensity, it is usually blended with gentler oils and used in very low amounts.
Safety
- For external use only.
- Use appropriate dilution before skin application.
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Store cool and dark to minimize oxidation.
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