Bisabolol
Bisabolol
- Role
- A soothing ingredient that helps reduce skin discomfort.
- Catalog formulas
- 15
- Type
- Skin care
- Verified
- 06.11.2026
What does this ingredient do in an antiperspirant?
Alpha-bisabolol is a sesquiterpene alcohol of plant or synthetic origin. According to CosIng, it works as a soothing and skin-conditioning ingredient and as a fragrance ingredient.
Part of a system, not a label in isolation
It is added to antiperspirants and deodorants for a more comfortable feel on the skin, especially in products for sensitive skin. It has no effect on sweat release.
The CIR found bisabolol safe in cosmetics in 1999 and later confirmed that conclusion without reopening the assessment. The CIR notes that it is well absorbed by the skin and may increase the penetration of other ingredients in a formula.
The cited sources contain no specific irritation data; as with any ingredient, an individual reaction is possible. The CIR specifically alerts formulators that bisabolol may increase the penetration of other ingredients.
It is not the same as chamomile extract (Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract): bisabolol is a single substance, while the extract contains many components.
Products containing Bisabolol
Links are based on the complete published INCI list for the exact product version.
Sources
The conclusions apply to the stated conditions and jurisdictions, not automatically to every concentration or product.
- COSMILE Europe (CosIng data): Bisabolol Supports: function, substance identity
- CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Bisabolol (1999) Supports: safety assessment, effect on penetration