Amyris : Bisabolol to Calm Winter Skin, Sustainably

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The chill of the winter months can bring on a rosy glow, but can also wreak havoc on your skin, leading to dryness and irritation. One way to fend off the irritating effects of coldertemperatures is to look for bisabololon your skincare ingredient label. But what, exactly, is this funny sounding word? Bisabolol isanexceptionally calmingingredient that is traditionally extracted from either German chamomile (Matricariarecutita) plant or the candeiatree.

The issue withboth agricultural sources comesdown to availability, purity and sustainability. When extracted from German Chamomile, the amount of bisabolol produced can vary greatly. It also requires a significant amount of plant material, making itcost prohibitive. Though the most common botanical sourceis from the endangered candeiatree. On average, it takes 12 years to grow a new tree, and a metric ton of tree materialyields only about 7 kg of bisabolol. The limited availability of the candeiatree also leads to significantprice instabilityand fluctuations in product supply.

Through fermentation, weuse highly sustainablesugarcane as feedstock to createantioxidant richbisabolol, a multitasking skincare ingredientthat moisturizes, calms the look of redness andhelps visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles. And through thissustainable process, we requireapproximately 230 times less agricultural land to produce the same amount of bisabolol compared tothe endangered candeiatree. And since sugarcane is a rapidly renewable resource, it offers an affordable solution to both candeiaand German chamomile sourced.

In addition to all of the good stuffthat our bisabololprovides, it enhances penetration of other skincare ingredients, making them more effective. Look for this skin calming wonderin a plethora of beauty and personal care products-from facial moisturizers, eye creamsand body lotionstosunscreen, shaving productsand deodorants-to keep your skincalm all winter (and year)long.