Bisabolol
The calming one.
What it does
A soothing ingredient found in chamomile. It helps calm skin and is used in sensitive-skin and after-shave products.
Good to know
A 2022 review of lab and animal studies describes calming and anti-redness effects. Studies in people are fewer.
Often found in: Hand creams, Face creams, After-shave balms, Shower gels
Around the world
- United States: No FDA limit. The FDA doesn't approve cosmetic ingredients before sale. Source
- EU and UK: No special limit in the EU or UK. Source
- Canada: Not on Health Canada's Hotlist of restricted ingredients. Source
- Australia: No limit in Australia's Poisons Standard. Source
Sources
- Pharmacological and biological effects of alpha-bisabolol: an updated review of the molecular mechanisms (Life Sci, 2022) (Independent)
- RIFM: Fragrance material review on alpha-bisabolol (2008) (Industry-funded)
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