Bisabolol in Skincare: The Chamomile-Derived Ingredient in Our Cleansing Balm
By Glow Ritual
Cleansing is the step most likely to leave skin feeling tight. That's why our Whipped Tallow Cleansing Balm includes bisabolol, an ingredient chosen to help keep the cleanse calm and comfortable.
What is bisabolol?
Bisabolol (often listed as alpha-bisabolol) is a naturally occurring compound best known as a component of German chamomile. It can also be obtained from other plant sources, such as the candeia tree. It's been used in skincare for decades because of its comforting properties.
Bisabolol benefits for skin
- Helps soothe and calm: bisabolol is used to help skin feel comfortable, especially in rinse-off and leave-on products.
- Easy to formulate: it's oil-soluble, so it blends well into rich, lipid-based textures such as a tallow balm.
- Plays well with others: it complements moisture-supporting ingredients such as panthenol and glycerin.
How bisabolol fits our Cleansing Balm
Our balm works in three phases. First it melts as a silky, velvety balm that lifts makeup and sunscreen. Add water and it becomes a rich, milky, foamy cleanse. Rinse, or remove with a damp face cloth, and skin is left clean, soft and comfortable. Bisabolol sits alongside grass-fed tallow, jojoba oil, squalane and panthenol to keep that experience gentle.
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Grass-fed tallow, jojoba oil, squalane, panthenol and bisabolol. Melts away makeup and sunscreen, turns milky with water and rinses clean, so skin feels soft, never stripped. Pre-order, ships from 29 November.
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After cleansing, apply Whipped Tallow Cream to slightly damp skin. Prefer to buy them together? The Face Ritual pairs the Cleansing Balm and Face Cream in one bundle.
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Your whole face routine in two steps: cleanse with the Cleansing Balm, then nourish with Whipped Tallow Cream.
Shop The Face RitualFAQ
Is bisabolol the same as chamomile?
No. Bisabolol is one compound found in chamomile; chamomile extract contains many compounds.
Does the Cleansing Balm contain fragrance?
Yes, the Cleansing Balm contains added fragrance. Check the full ingredient list on the product page and pack before use.
Does the Cleansing Balm remove sunscreen?
It's designed to melt away makeup, sunscreen and the day, then rinse clean.
As with any skincare, patch test before full use: apply a small amount to the inner arm twice daily for 7–10 days. Stop use if you notice persistent irritation, and seek medical advice if it continues.
