Ingredient glossary
Bisabolol
INCI: Bisabolol · Also: Alpha Bisabolol
Solid and proven
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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 inflammation without notable toxicity.
On a label: usually effective at 0.1-1%.
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
Plays well with
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