Ingredient glossary
Bisabolol
On your shelf ✓What Bisabolol does for your skin, who it suits, and what to watch for.
INCI: Bisabolol · Also: Alpha Bisabolol
In short: Bisabolol delivers soothing and anti inflammatory, suits dry and sensitive skin best, and the evidence behind it is strong.
- What it does
- Soothing, anti inflammatory
- Best for
- Dry, Sensitive skin
- Evidence
- Strong
The molecule
The Glow take
The kind of ingredient sensitive skin quietly loves.
Bisabolol earns its place by calming things down: less redness, less sting, a happier barrier. Not a headline active.
— Maya
What it does
- soothing
- anti inflammatory
- antioxidant
strong evidenceIn vitro and in vivo models show alpha bisabolol suppresses TNF-alpha and IL-6 reduces TPA-induced ear swelling and lipid peroxidation and improves histologic…
Why we say this
- In vitro and in vivo models show alpha bisabolol suppresses TNF-alpha and IL-6 reduces TPA-induced ear swelling and lipid peroxidation and improves histologic inflammation without notable toxicity.
- CIR safety review 40th Anniversary Overview and Rereview Summaries From 2011 to 2015
- CIR safety review Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Bisabolol
On a label: usually effective at 0.1-1%.
The terpenoid family, at a glance
2 terpenoid entries in the base, Bisabolol among them. 2 of the 2 are a supporting active.
- Menthol156 Da
- Bisabolol222 Da
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- sensitive
- very sensitive
- dry
- rosacea
- acne prone
Approach with care
No specific group flagged to avoid it.
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskLow
How it fits each skin type
- DrySuits
- CombinationNeutral
- OilyNeutral
- SensitiveSuits
Often chosen for rosacea, acne prone.
Where it fits in your routine
Plays well with
Bisabolol, answered
Is Bisabolol safe during pregnancy?
Yes. Bisabolol is considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. As with anything, if you are unsure it is worth a quick word with your doctor or midwife.
Who should avoid Bisabolol?
No specific group is flagged to avoid Bisabolol. It is well tolerated by most skin. Still, introduce anything new one product at a time.
What concentration of Bisabolol actually works?
Bisabolol tends to do its job in the 0.1 to 1% range. Much lower and it is likely underdosed.
Can you mix Bisabolol with
1 pairing built.
This, for every label you own
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Sources & how we reviewed this
- CIR safety review 40th Anniversary Overview and Rereview Summaries From 2011 to 2015summary page only, the document itself was not read
- CIR safety review Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Bisabololsummary page only, the document itself was not read
What changed on this page
- : redness support score, redness basis, redness source
- : what the EU regulates
- : sources