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 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
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.
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