Bisabolol

What it does

A soothing compound first isolated from German chamomile, added to skincare to calm visible irritation.

Benefits

Reduces inflammatory signals in lab and animal studies, which is the basis for its soothing reputation; human evidence at cosmetic levels is limited.

Concerns & Risks

Gentle for most people, but an uncommon, documented cause of allergic contact dermatitis, particularly in people allergic to chamomile and other daisy-family plants.