Alpha-bisabolol: Inactive Ingredient

 

Alpha-bisabolol (also known as levomenol) is a naturally occurring plant constituent found in botanicals such as German chamomile, the Brazilian candeia tree, and certain varieties of sage. It carries a mild, slightly sweet floral aroma and has long been associated with gentle botanical preparations.

For centuries, chamomile and related plants were included in traditional teas, skin preparations, and personal care rituals across Europe and parts of the Mediterranean. Ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman communities valued chamomile in everyday botanical use, and over time it became a staple ingredient in cosmetics and herbal preparations throughout Europe and beyond.

In 1951, scientists formally isolated alpha-bisabolol from chamomile blossoms, allowing for more precise study of this naturally occurring compound. A “constituent” simply refers to one of the individual compounds that naturally exists within a plant. Through careful extraction methods, this specific component can be separated from the whole botanical material while remaining plant-derived.

Today, alpha-bisabolol is widely used in modern formulations for its gentle profile and compatibility with topical applications. At Faeve, we select plant-derived constituents like alpha-bisabolol with intention and ensuring they are responsibly sourced, carefully evaluated, and incorporated within established safety and regulatory standards.