Bakuchiol helps reduce dark spots, pigmentation and acne scarring by encouraging cell turnover. Furthermore, its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties help prevent future breakouts while soothing redness.
Consistency is key when using skincare products and it’s essential that you listen to what your skin tells you if there is redness, itching or burning after using any particular product. If this occurs immediately stop use.
1. It reduces inflammation
Bakuchiol goes beyond simply treating acne breakouts and oiliness; it also works to soothe inflammation by decreasing matrix metalloproteinases levels that break down skin tissue, thus making it an ideal treatment option for sensitive skin or those suffering from rosacea who find traditional retinoids difficult to tolerate.
Bakuchiol works to fight acne by unclogging pores with its cell turnover-boosting capabilities, helping prevent them from clogging. Though you might experience an increase in small blemishes during the initial weeks of taking Bakuchiol, this is normal and most likely caused by its gradual effect in encouraging those stubborn clogged pores to unblock.
Keep in mind that consistency is key when using any skincare ingredient; Bakuchiol’s consistent use will produce better and longer-term results – especially when combined with the appropriate formula containing ceramides or hyaluronic acid to form an improved skin barrier and free from irritations and allergens, for long-term benefits on your complexion.
2. It reduces hyperpigmentation
Bakuchiol is an exceptional anti-pigmentation ingredient. Studies have demonstrated its effectiveness at reducing dark spots (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, or PIH) that remain after acne has cleared. By encouraging cell turnover and potentially modulating melanin production, bakuchiol helps fade these marks.
Antibacterial properties of tea tree oil prove its worth as an acne fighting treatment, helping reduce one of the leading causes of breakouts.
As opposed to retinol, bakuchiol does not act as a photosensitizer and should therefore not make your skin sensitive to sunlight – making it suitable for use both daytime and nighttime use.
For smoother, brighter skin, look for serum or oil with bakuchiol as part of your skincare routine. Apply after cleansing and toning, but before moisturizing. Plus it’s pregnancy safe! Our Pentavitin and Bakuchiol Treatment is an excellent example – it hydrates while brightening complexion while also helping fade annoying red/brown marks from acne scarring! Plus it’s safe for pregnant and breastfeeding moms.
3. It helps prevent new acne scars
Bakuchiol’s anti-inflammatory properties make it an excellent ingredient to prevent acne outbreaks and decrease oil production from the skin, two common sources of acne breakouts.
Bakuchiol is much less likely to irritate skin than retinol, and can usually be tolerated even by those with the most sensitive of complexions. If any irritation does arise however, it’s important to discontinue use immediately as this could indicate either that your body does not respond well to its active ingredients or may even be reacting adversely to other products in your routine.
For optimal results, apply bakuchiol serum or cream to your clean, moisturized face 1-2 times each day for best results. We suggest pairing it with beneficial ingredients like squalane, sunflower seed oil and jojoba oil to promote brighter, smoother skin. Be sure to always patch test any new skincare products or ingredients prior to adding them into your regimen as this will prevent irritation or allergic reactions from developing.
4. It helps heal existing acne scars
Bakuchiol works similarly to retinol, without triggering its “purge.” Instead, it helps clear away debris underneath your skin gently without irritation or excessive cell turnover – creating acne breakouts temporarily and making acne look worse temporarily.
Bakuchiol’s anti-inflammatory properties help reduce existing pigmentation and brighten your complexion, as its clinically demonstrated ability to inhibit tyrosinase activity has proven. This means less melanin production, thus preventing dark spots from forming in the first place.
If you have acne scars that won’t fade with time, patience is key! Bakuchiol is safe for use by all skin types and pregnancies so can easily be included into your beauty regime!
