Bakuchiol has quickly emerged as an anti-aging wonder product, drawing comparisons to retinol for its ability to stimulate Collagen, increase firmness, and reduce hyperpigmentation. Furthermore, it’s gentler and doesn’t cause peeling like its counterpart – making it perfect for use by sensitive skin types.
Plant-derived meroterpenes derived from Psoralea corylifolia seeds have long been used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicines.
It’s similar to retinol
Bakuchiol, an effective plant-based ingredient found in certain anti-ageing products, is said to be as effective as retinol but more gentle on skin. It helps reduce redness and inflammation as well as improve redness reduction. Bakuchiol comes from seeds from Babchi or Psoralea corylifolia trees in India and is rich in natural antioxidants which stimulate collagen synthesis while increasing skin elasticity.
Alternatives to Retinol
If you’re new to using bakuchiol, the best way to begin using it is with a serum applied twice a day on clean skin. To prevent irritation, conduct an initial skin patch test on your inner forearm prior to applying to your face; use only pea-sized amounts until you develop tolerance. For increased photostability and efficacy, add other ingredients like squalene or vitamin C if possible.
It’s safe
Bakuchiol is an all-natural ingredient, unlike its counterpart retinol, that doesn’t cause dryness or irritation. Furthermore, it works well with other skincare ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, ceramides and peptides without having any negative interactions with sunscreens.
Studies suggest that Bakuchiol can help diminish wrinkles, even out skin tone, fade spots and increase firmness. Furthermore, its collagen stimulating capabilities are known to strengthen skin elasticity as well as help ease redness symptoms.
Small studies conducted to date have demonstrated the efficacy of bakuchiol as an anti-aging solution without dryness or irritation; another combined it with melatonin and vitamin C (ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate) in an all-in-one anti-ageing serum; after 12 weeks of twice-daily application participants saw decreased fine lines and pigmentation, increased firmness smoothness, hydration as well as firmer skin texture and firmer surface areas – preliminary results; further investigation must take place.
It’s effective
Bakuchiol works to smooth fine lines and wrinkles, promote skin healing, reduce pores’ visibility and is a natural anti-inflammatory suitable for all skin types. Less harsh than retinol, Bakuchiol can be easily integrated into your routine alongside serums and moisturizers while being safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding periods.
Studies have demonstrated the efficacy of bakuchiol to significantly decrease wrinkles, enhance skin tone and clarity, increase collagen growth and mitigate sun damage or hyperpigmentation effects; it can even help diminish hyperpigmentation effects; however, additional high-quality trials must take place to confirm these results.
Penzi advises users of any new skincare ingredient before applying it directly to their face. She suggests applying a small amount to the inner forearm two or three nights in a row as a test area in order to ensure compatibility with skin. Furthermore, sunscreen protection must always be worn when using any bakuchiol product – this will both prevent any potential irritation as well as safeguard it against UV rays that could potentially harm it.
It’s expensive
Bakuchiol offers a more gentle alternative to retinol, making it suitable for sensitive skin or those experiencing redness or irritation from other skincare products. Furthermore, there are no negative interactions with other ingredients; according to Penzi it pairs well with niacinamide, peptides, hyaluronic acid and ceramides as examples of complementary ingredients.
One of Idriss’ favorites, this serum features bakuchiol in combination with 10 different peptides – express line peptides reduce wrinkles and increase collagen production while other fade dark spots, brighten complexion and reduce discoloration – and Centella asiatica; an anti-inflammatory that quells redness and boosts effectiveness of bakuchiol. All these ingredients are suspended in olive, sunflower, moringa and jojoba oils to nourish complexion while fortifying barrier protection against external aggressions.
This oil-based serum is ideal for those with dry, mature skin as its formulation includes bakuchiol and peptides to plump fine lines and enhance firmness, as well as Swiss Alpine rose, Moroccan prickly pear seed oil and Bulgarian lavender oil to provide nourishment to the complexion.
