Bisabolol (Alpha Bisabolol)

Chamomile extract, also called bisabolol, alpha-bisabolol or levomenol, is a botanically-derived active ingredient that can be extracted from German Chamomile or the bark of the Brazillian Candeia tree.

Bisabolol has many benefits for stressed skin types, especially acne-prone. It has powerful anti-irritant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also antibacterial, so it helps prevent acne bacteria from proliferating, and anti-fungal.

It's great for these skin care applications:

  • Acne-prone skin
  • Inflamed and sensitized skin
  • Skin exposed to UV radiation and/or environmental toxins

In addition, bisabolol helps other active ingredients better penetrate the skin, making them more effective.

Bisabolol is a key active ingredient used at maximum concentration in Activist's Precious Oils Active Infusion, $64, our face oil for all skin types.

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  • VEGAN & CRUELTY FREE

    We are proudly cruelty-free with no animal testing, and our ingredients are 100% vegan, aside from our sunscreens, which contain responsibly sourced organic beeswax.

Our Ingredients Standards

  • HIGH-PERFORMANCE ACTIVES

    We use green chemistry and high-quality, lab-purified active ingredients to make our formulas effective. You'll find antioxidants like vitamin C and niacinamide, plant extracts like licorice root and bisabolol (chamomile), and minerals like MSM and zinc.

  • NO ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS

    We don't use ingredients that are contaminated with chemicals that may disrupt your hormones, including phthalates, parabens, and dioxins. We properly protect you and our products with preservatives that are proven to be safe and effective.

  • NATURAL BOTANICAL EXTRACTS

    We consciously choose high-quality suppliers and ethical growers. Our organic floral waters are sourced from small regenerative growers in the Pacific Northwest, and our cold pressed botanical oils are produced without hexane.

  • INGREDIENTS WE DON'T USE

    For every ingredient that meets our standards, there are dozens that don't. We base our standards on research by independent third-party leaders in consumer safety, including the Environmental Working Group and the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.

    WE DO NOT USE:

    Artificial colors

    Artificial fragrances

    BHT (butylated hydroxytulene) and BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole)

    DEA (diethanolamine) and cocamide DEA

    Formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives

    Hydroquinone

    Lanolin

    Mineral oil

    Nanoparticles

    Parabens

    Phenoxyethanol

    Phthalates

    Polyethylene glycol (PEG)

    Propylene glycol

    Silicones

    Sulfates

    Talc

    Toxic sunscreen ingredients including benzophenone, PABA, avobenzone, homosalate and ethoxycinnmate

    Triclosan