Bisabolol
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, skin conditioning, soothing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
(R*,R*)-.alpha.,4-dimethyl-.alpha.-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (theta,theta)-(+/-)-;3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (S-(theta,theta))- (levomenol)
What does it do?
Bisabolol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Soothing
helps calm irritated or sensitive skin
EU regulatory status
Bisabolol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bisabolol?
Bisabolol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. (R*,R*)-.alpha.,4-dimethyl-.alpha.-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (theta,theta)-(+/-)-;3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (S-(theta,theta))- (levomenol)
Is Bisabolol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Bisabolol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Bisabolol do in cosmetic products?
Bisabolol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, skin conditioning, soothing.
What is the CAS number of Bisabolol?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Bisabolol is 515-69-5 / 23089-26-1.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010