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Essentially Natural Bisabolol

Essentially Natural Bisabolol

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INCI: Bisabolol

Essentially Natural Bisabolol is a premium, plant-derived skincare active known for its soothing, comfort-focused skin feel and lightweight finish. It is commonly used to help support sensitive-looking skin and improve the overall feel of moisturisers, serums, balms, and after-care products. Our bisabolol is distilled from the bark of the Candeia tree and contains more than 95% pure (–)-α-Bisabolol.

This product is certified: Vegan and Beauty Without Cruelty.

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  • INCI Name: Bisabolol
  • Source: Distilled from Candeia tree bark (Eremanthus erythropappus, also referenced as Vanillosmopsis erythropappa)
  • Purity: >95% Bisabolol, pure (–)-α-Bisabolol
  • Certification: COSMOS and ECOCERT approved
  • Solubility: Oil soluble, insoluble in water and glycerine
  • Aroma: Subtle, soft floral note
  • Texture: Lightweight oil-like active
  • Size Options: 10ml, 20ml, 50ml, 100ml or 500ml
  • Sensitive-skin moisturisers and barrier-friendly serums
  • Baby and child care style products where a gentle skin feel is desired
  • Post-shave and after-care products for a calmer-feeling finish
  • After-sun style body products for comfort-focused skin care
  • High-end facial products to support a smoother, more supple skin feel
  • Oil-based formulas where you want to enhance the sensorial feel of other actives

    This product is suitable for:

  • Formulators building soothing, sensitive-skin concepts
  • Products designed to support the look of comfortable, healthy-looking skin
  • Anyone wanting a high-performance, plant-derived active in oil-based skincare
  • This product is not:

  • Water soluble, it must be used in an oil phase or properly emulsified system
  • A standalone skincare product, it is a formulation ingredient
  • Intended to treat medical skin conditions
  • Usage Rate: 0.1-1%
  • As an Oil Phase Active: Add to the oil phase of creams, lotions, balms, oils, and serums.
  • As a Cool-Down Additive: For best control, add during cool-down and mix until fully uniform.
  • Processing Tip: If using in a water-based product, you will need an emulsifier to incorporate it properly.
  • Formulating Tip: Often paired with retinol and AHAs in formulas designed for sensitive-feeling skin, keep total active load balanced for comfort.
  • For external use only
  • Patch test before first use and discontinue if irritation occurs
  • Avoid contact with eyes, if contact occurs rinse thoroughly with water
  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight

Q: Is this bisabolol natural or synthetic?
A: This bisabolol is plant-derived and distilled from the bark of the Candeia tree.

Q: Will bisabolol make a product feel oily?
A: At typical use levels it is lightweight and is usually used to improve softness and comfort without a greasy afterfeel.

Q: Can I add bisabolol to a water-based toner or mist?
A: Not directly, it is oil soluble, so it needs an emulsifier or solubilising system in a suitable formula.

Q: What types of products benefit most from bisabolol?
A: It is especially popular in sensitive-skin moisturisers, post-shave products, and comfort-focused serums and balms.

Q: Does it have a scent?
A: It has a subtle floral note, but it is generally mild at typical usage rates.

For Your Safety

This natural product is for external use only. Please exercise caution and do not ingest or take internally. Store away from children, animals, sunlight and heat. If pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult with your medical care-giver before use.

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