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α-bisabolol (alpha bisabolol) Natural
Is an active ingredient for DIY skin care and homemade cosmetics from BulkActives.
Product details
Assay (purity): 95% min
INCI: Bisabolol
CAS#:
Appearance: Clear and viscous liquid, colorless
to pale yellow
Smell: Pleasant and sweet, a delicate floral
note
Solubility: Soluble in ethanol, mineral and synthetic
oils. Completely soluble in absolute alcohol.
Suggested percentage: 0.1 - 0.5%
Usage: add to the oil or alcohol phase of your formulation, or add directly to a pre-made cream/lotion.
Storage: Store in cool and dry place. Keep away from direct strong light and heat. Alpha-Bisabolol is stable with a 3 year shelf life. Natural Alpha-Bisabolol is colour stable after long storage periods and does not diffuse through plastic containers
About Alpha Bisabolol
Alpha Bisabolol, a derivative of
M. chamomilla (German chamomile), is an optically active unsaturated
sesquiterpene alcohol, obtained by extraction
from natural raw materials.
Bisabolol is a natural occurring, versatile, active ingredient for the cosmetic
industry.
Alpha Bisabolol helps administer active ingredients transdermally by enhancing skin penetration. Bisabolol is also found in some lotions for reducing wrinkles and acne.
The most important effects of Bisabolol are:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-bacterial
- Anti-mycotic
- Anti-phlogistic
- Non-allergic
Bisabolol is a preferred active ingredient for protection against the recurring stresses of the environment on the skin.
Applications for Bisabolol include acne treatment preparations, after shave products, baby care, body lotions & scrubs, hand lotions (anti-bacterial,) oral hygiene preparations, face and body moisturizers, as well as pre-sun and after-suncreams and lotions. Use levels range from 0.1% - 0.5% in formulations
Natural vs.
Synthetic
Synthetic Alpha Bisabolol is 42.5% as active (-) –alpha-bisabolol isomer.
Formulating chemists use 50% less natural alpha-bisabolol than synthetic alpha bisabolol to achieve the same results.
"Camomile has been used for
centuries as an antiphlogistic for the skin and
mucous membranes. It was
assumed in the past that the therapeutic effi-
cacy of camomile was due to
its chamazulene content. However, investi-
gations carried out in recent
years have shown that apart from chamazu-
lene, the (-)-alpha-bisabolol
content, in particular, is responsible for the
antiphlogistic effect.
In a paper entitled "The
antiphlogistic effect of alpha-bisabolol", a direct comparison was carried out
between (±)-alpha-bisabolol rac. and (-)-alpha-bisabolol natural. using
carrageenan oedema in rats, croton oil oedema in mice and UV erythema in guinea
pigs as pharmacological models, to determine the
antierythemic and
antiphlogistic effects.
The combined results of the three trials show that (-)-alpha-bisabolol nat. has approximately twice the effi-cacy of (±)-alpha-bisabolol. Further, (-)-alpha-bisabolol nat. has been shown to possess antiphlogistic properties in the treatment of UV-induced erythema on human skin. " BASF product documentation
BulkActives' Alpha Bisabolol is Natural Alpha Bisabolol
Alpha Bisabolol, a derivative of M. chamomilla (German chamomile), helps administer active ingredients transdermally by enhancing skin penetration. The most important effects of Bisabolol are its anti-inflammatory, anti-irritant, anti-bacterial, and non-allergenic properties.
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