Amylcinnamaldehyde

Amylcinnamaldehyde is a fragrance raw material used in a variety of products such as personal care products, flavorings, essential oils in perfumes, and in industrial use.

Skin contact with Amylcinnamaldehyde is required for it to cause a rash. Discontinuation of exposure to products containing Amylcinnamaldehyde should result in improvement and/or resolution of your dermatitis. By law, all products made in the U.S. for topical use have the ingredients listed either on the product package or the box that contains it, so check the labeling of your skin care products for this ingredient. If there is no information ask your pharmacist or call the company directly. At work, request a material safety data sheet (MSDS) to help identify potential sources of exposure.

The avoidance of fragrances and flavoring agents such as Amylcinnamaldehyde can be difficult, since so many everyday products contain these substances. One should use only fragrance-free cosmetic and household products. “Unscented” products may contain low levels of a fragrance to cover up an undesirable odor and also should be avoided. Products labeled as “hypoallergenic” do not assure that the product is truly free of fragrance.

Since some fragrances are also flavors, foods can rarely cause flare-ups of dermatitis in fragrance-sensitive individuals. Particularly if you have oral or lip allergies as discussed with your health care provider, you should avoid foods prepared with Amylcinnamaldehyde.

Direct contact with foods or products containing  Amylcinnamaldehyde may cause symptoms including burning, irritation, and redness. Direct contact may occur on the skin, lips or mouth. It is possible, but rare, that ingestion of this substance could cause generalized symptoms such as itching or redness of the skin.