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Bisabolol, or more formally α-(-)-bisabolol or also as levomenol, is a natural monocyclic sesquiterpene alcohol. It is a colorless viscous oil that is the primary constituent of the essential oil from German chamomile (Matricaria recutita). It is almost insoluble in water and glycerin, but well soluble in ethanol. The enantiomer, α-(+)-bisabolol, is also found naturally but is rare. Synthetic bisabolol is usually a racemic mixture of the two, α-(±)-bisabolol. more...

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Bisabolol has a weak sweet floral aroma and is used in various fragrances. It has also been used for hundreds of years in cosmetics because of its perceived skin healing properties. Bisabolol is known to have anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties.

A structurally related compound known as β-bisabolol (CAS# ) differs only in the position of the tertiary alcohol functional group.

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Chamomile: not just a brew: renewed interest in natural skin care leads to a traditional treatment - Natural Health Guide - Brief Article
From Psychology Today, 3/1/02

One traditional skin-care treatment that has been getting some attention is chamomile. Although it's now more familiar as a soothing herbal tea, ancient Greeks and Egyptians relied on the crushed heads of chamomile flowers as a remedy for rough or inflamed skin brought about by dry weather. Recent research points to two chamomile compounds--levomenol and azulene--as anti-inflammatory agents, while others work as antioxidants to repair damaged skin cells. Experts say that, working together, these natural ingredients can sooth skin afflicted with sunburns, eczema or allergic reactions. For information on chamomile skin products, see www.camocare.com.

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