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Bisabolol

Commonly known as: Bisabolol, Alpha-bisabolol, Levomenol.
I.N.C.I. list name: Bisabolol.
Extraction process: Fractional distillation of the essential oil of Candéia (a small tree from the Brazilian savannah), followed by purification.
Source: Plant (Candeia).
Botanical name: Eremanthus erythropappus.
Family: Asteraceae.
Part of the plant extracted: Wood.
Provenance, origin: Brazil.
Chemical characteristics: Unsaturated monocyclic sesquiterpene alcohol; Soluble in ethanol, fatty alcohols and glycerol esters; Insoluble in water and glycerine; Molecular weight : 284.7 g/mol; Density : 0.927-0.935.
Characteristics: Balm, oil, emulsion, suspension, colloidal solution, solid soap, true aqueous solution, aerosol, hydroalcoholic solution.
Dosage required in cosmetic products: From 0.05 to 1%.
Function: Masking agent, skin care agent, soothing agent.
Properties: Soothing, antioxidant, softening, anti-microbial, balancing, anti-inflammatory, purifying, depigmenting, healing.
Benefits: All skin typologies, particularly skin with imperfections, dry skin, irritated skin, sensitive skin, uncomfortable skin; All hair types, especially sensitive and irritated scalps, scalps prone to dry dandruff; Indicated for chapped lips.

Details

Use

  • Facial skincare(lip balms, face moisturizers, soothing face masks, shaving creams, eye contour serums, after-shave lotions/balms, tinted care removers, facial cleansers, peels, scrubs, after-sun gels);

  • Body care(body serums, lipid-replenishing body balms/butters, cleansing creams, after-sun body milks, shower gels, massage oils, ultra rich soaps, hand and foot creams/balms, post-depilation care oils);

  • Hair care(soothing hair serums, shampoos);

  • Hygiene products(deodorants, toothpastes);

  • Tinted care(foundations).

How to store

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat, humidity and direct sunlight.

Contraindications, precautions for use

Alpha-bisabolol is a non-toxic active ingredient that is gentle on the skin. It does not cause allergic reactions or irritations and is therefore suitable for all skin typologies.

Find out more

Bisabolol was isolated from the essential oil of the chamomile flower (Chamomilla recutita) in 1951, where it is present in large quantities. It is also found in the bark of Candeia (a tree native to Brazil). Unlike synthetic bisabolol which contains the 2 enantiomers, (D)-alpha bisabolol (inactive form) and (L)-alpha bisabolol (natural, active form), plant-based bisabolol contains only the active form and will therefore be much more effective at lower doses. Indeed, twice as much synthetic bisabolol is needed for the same effectiveness. In addition to its soothing properties, this active ingredient improves the absorption of other active substances in a formulation. It therefore increases the effectiveness and effect of the other active ingredients.