Characteristics
- INCI
- Bisabolol
- Ru.
- Alpha-Bisabolol
- CAS
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515-69-5, 23089-26-1
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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208-205-9, 245-423-3
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- Functions
- masking, skin conditioning, soothing
Who it's for
Description
Bisabolol is a naturally occurring cosmetic ingredient best known as one of the key soothing components of chamomile. It is a clear, oily liquid with a soft, mild character, and in skincare it’s valued mainly for its calming and skin-comforting properties. You’ll often see it in formulas designed to feel gentle, especially when the skin is stressed, dry, or easily irritated by everyday cleansing and environmental exposure.
For skin, bisabolol is commonly used to help reduce the look and feel of redness while supporting a smoother, more comfortable complexion. It can also be a nice addition to products aimed at post-shave care, after-sun formulas, and treatments for sensitive-feeling skin. In hair care, it may be included to help soothe the scalp and add a comforting touch to leave-on or rinse-off products.
Who benefits most? People with sensitive, reactive, or easily uncomfortable skin often appreciate bisabolol, but it can fit into many routines because it’s lightweight and generally easy to formulate with. A small caveat: “natural” doesn’t automatically mean non-irritating, and any ingredient can be a problem for some individuals. As always, the full formula matters, so it’s worth checking the other ingredients too.
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Evidence & Research on Bisabolol
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1
Kamatou, Guy PP, and Alvaro M. Viljoen. "A review of the application and pharmacological properties of α‐Bisabolol and α‐Bisabolol‐rich oils." Journal of the American oil chemists' society 87.1 (2010): 1-7.Find in PubMed
Products with Bisabolol (7 718 total)
Most often found in Apivita products (65 items)
