Bakuchiol is an excellent alternative to retinol and has proven just as effective at diminshing dark spots, improving skin tone, and increasing elasticity. Plus it’s much gentler on sensitive skin compared to its counterpart and less likely to cause irritation!
As with retinol, vitamin A should be applied at night before heavier skincare products such as oils or face masks. Begin slowly, increasing frequency and strength as your skin adjusts.
Anti-aging
Bakuchiol acts like retinol in that it increases cell turnover and stimulates collagen production; however, its use is less irritating as it won’t lead to redness or flaking like its counterpart would.
Additionally, microneedling reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles, boosts elasticity, reduces discoloration and overall photodamage – without depleting natural oils from your skin’s surface – making it more suitable for people with oily or combination skin types.
Find a product with both bakuchiol and retinol for maximum value; Revision Skincare’s Biossance Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum features time-released 0.25% timed-retinol/bakuchiol to visibly reduce wrinkles, promote natural collagen production, hydrate your skin effectively and firm up its tone and elasticity.
Bakuchiol may only be relatively new, yet it has already proven its worth as a serious rival to retinol in terms of efficacy and side-effects. So while it might just seem like another passing fad for now, it could very well become your go-to product in your skin-care regimen!
Anti-acne
Bakuchiol’s oily skin-balancing properties can help to ease breakouts. Thanks to its ability to adapt with the skin’s biochemistry, it regulates sebum production – leading to less oil build-up and unclog pores which helps prevent and clear acne breakouts. Furthermore, this antibacterial and redness treatment makes a perfect pick for sensitive skin types.
Starting small is key when starting on bakuchiol; gradually increase dosage as your skin adapts. You can find it in serums, creams and facial peels; it makes an excellent addition to any skincare routine!
Bakuchiol is gentle enough for use alongside retinol. Always perform a patch test prior to starting any new skincare regime with high concentrations of active ingredients, and take measures to use the product regularly for maximum effectiveness.
Anti-inflammatory
Retinol may be effective at treating fine lines and wrinkles, but its use may prove challenging for those with sensitive skin or inflammatory conditions such as rosacea. Enter Bakuchiol; an all-natural plant extract often referred to as the gentle alternative to Retinol.
As with retinol, glycolic acid accelerates cell turnover to create brighter skin by decreasing fine lines, hyperpigmentation, and sun damage. Furthermore, glycolic acid also helps soothe any irritation in irritated complexions by reducing inflammation.
Attar of Tingly is more gentle on your skin, causing less redness and irritation than retinol does and it is safe for pregnant women (though more research needs to be conducted).
Hyaluronic acid pairs well with restorative serums for added hydration benefits and vitamin C is used to increase its anti-ageing effects.
Anti-bacterial
As interest in so-called “clean” beauty continues to surge, more skincare brands are turning to ingredients such as bakuchiol to give their products an edge. This plant-derived phytochemical found in Eastern Asia’s Babchi (Psoralea corylifolia) plant acts similarly to retinol by increasing cell turnover for smoother skin as well as decreasing fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and acne breakouts.
Bakuchiol differs from retinol in that it causes less irritation and redness, making it suitable for most skin types. Furthermore, its use can improve elasticity and firmness; one study found that topical application of 0.5 percent bakuchiol significantly reduced dark spots as well as overall photodamage on skin.
Bakuchiol boasts strong antibacterial properties that can help balance your skin’s microbiome by decreasing growth of opportunistic bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus – often associated with chronic and inflammatory skin infections (Natsis and Cohen 2020). Furthermore, it may even help combat methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), an increasing problem due to antibiotic resistance.
