Retinoids are powerful skincare ingredients that can help diminish fine lines and wrinkles, fade dark spots and enhance overall skin tone. Retinoids also stimulate collagen and cell turnover – yet can sometimes be harsh on the skin, leading to irritation.
Bakuchiol is an effective natural alternative to retinol that delivers similar wrinkle-smoothing benefits without irritation. Derived from seeds of the Psoralea corylifolia plant (commonly referred to as Babchi), this ingredient has become one of the go-to natural options.
Bakuchiol
Bakuchiol has quickly become the new beauty trend, promising all of the advantages of vitamin A without irritation. Derived from seeds of Psoralea corylifolia plants (commonly referred to as Babchi), Bakuchiol can reduce signs of premature aging like fine lines and wrinkles while evening out skin tone and improving acne scarring or blotchiness in various serums available today.
Although bakuchiol has only just hit the scene, studies show it has many anti-aging benefits such as reducing fine lines and wrinkles, restoring firmness, improving skin tone, increasing elasticity and evening out texture. Furthermore, unlike retinol which may cause redness or peeling when used too soon or too often bakuchiol has soothing properties making it suitable for all skin types – particularly sensitive or reactive ones; less likely to dehydrate complexions; longer-acting than its rival; safe use during pregnancy and breastfeeding as well.
Tara Tree Extract
Tara (Caesalpinia spinoza), commonly referred to as divi-divi, algarroba tanino and spiny holdback trees are native South American trees known for producing natural forms of vitamin A in their fruit pods. Pyrogallic acid provides protection from rancidity and oxidative damage while gallotannins help tighten and tone skin tone.
Eminence Organics’ Natural Retinol Alternative Complex utilizes chicory root oligosaccharides and tara tree extract to simulate the effects of conventional retinol without experiencing redness, flaking, dryness or irritation – while simultaneously increasing collagen levels while softening fine lines and wrinkles to keep skin looking younger as well as providing protection from free radical damage.
Prior to using any new ingredient, we advise conducting a skin test. For this test, dissolve a dime-sized amount in water and apply to an area of your face that is nonsensitive; if irritation develops stop using.
Chicory Root Extract
Chicory root is an excellent caffeine-free replacement for coffee that boasts numerous health advantages, including providing an abundant source of inulin (an organic form of prebiotic fiber). Furthermore, chicory has also been found to regulate blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
Chicory roots offer mild laxative effects by increasing bile flow, thus helping prevent constipation. Furthermore, these seeds contain vitamins B6 and C as well as manganese and potassium which provide additional health benefits.
Eminence Organics combined chicory root extract and tara tree extract to craft our natural retinol alternative complex. This effective ingredient works to soften fine lines and wrinkles while increasing cell turnover, without causing dryness, redness, purging or peeling side effects – perfect for sensitive skin! Additionally, our retinol alternative complex contains no synthetic ingredients and is completely cruelty free!
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera plants thrive in dry and unstable climates, which explains their water-rich leaves that make natural face moisturizers. Their gel contains polysaccharides such as acemannan. Furthermore, Aloe has six antiseptic agents including Lupeol, Salicylic Acid, Urea Nitrogen, Cinnatic Acid and Phenols to combat fungal, bacteria and viral growth.
Aloe vera leaves produce latex, which has long been used as a laxative. A 2022 study published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine demonstrated how Aloe vera leaf gel was effective at speeding healing of mouth ulcers while simultaneously decreasing pain associated with them.
Aloe vera can also soothe minor cuts and abrasions and even reduce some hyperpigmentation on skin, though remember that Aloe cannot replace emergency medical attention for serious wounds.
