Bakuchiol can be found in serums, creams and oils and often works well when combined with other skincare ingredients. Furthermore, unlike retinol it does not need an adjustment period or rotation with other strong actives like acids for optimal use.
Though bakuchiol offers anti-aging benefits and improves skin tone, for optimal use it should be combined with daily cleansing routine and broad spectrum sunscreen use. Continue reading to discover what would make up an ideal bakuchiol skincare regime for you and your complexion.
Cleanse
Bakuchiol, an innovative natural alternative to vitamin A and retinoids that has quickly taken over the skincare industry, has recently made waves by visibly reducing discolourations while increasing collagen synthesis without the redness or irritation usually associated with these medications.
Bakuchiol offers soothing properties which make it suitable for all skin types, especially sensitive and reactive complexions. Additionally, its abilities to improve skin tone, fade dark spots and soothe acne-prone complexions make bakuchiol an excellent way to treat sensitive or reactive complexions. Like retinol, however, bakuchiol may lead to dryness and flaking – to avoid this from happening make sure you use a cleanser which is gentle on the skin – NIVEA offers several cleanser options which feature our innovative Hydration technology so you’re protected against environmental stressors!
Exfoliate
Bakuchiol has quickly become the go-to natural vitamin A/retinol alternative, garnering plenty of attention due to its powerful combination of skin cell renewal, amplified collagen production and decreased hyperpigmentation, fine lines, acne scarring and increased elasticity while simultaneously decreasing hyperpigmentation, fine lines and acne scarring.
Hydroxyacid is more gentle than its counterpart retinol, making it suitable for use in serums or moisturizers and daily usage as long as your skin tolerates it well. Hydroxyacid can be combined with retinol for increased stability and efficacy and works especially well when combined with hydrating ingredients such as urea or hyaluronic acid for enhanced efficacy and stability.
Moisturize
Bakuchiol is an extremely gentle ingredient designed to be suitable for all skin types. However, its anti-inflammatory and non-oily formula makes it especially appealing for those prone to rosacea, eczema or cosmetic intolerance as it won’t increase oil production while having potency anti-inflammatory benefits.
Non-irritating and safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women to use, patch testing any product containing this ingredient before applying it directly is advised to gauge how your skin reacts.
Serums, oils and creams containing this powerful ingredient are easily integrated into any skincare routine. When using a serum, apply it after cleansing your skin before applying moisturizers; when using creams apply in either morning or evening before always following up with broad spectrum sunscreen protection to safeguard your skin against UV damage.
Eye Cream
Bakuchiol offers many of the same anti-ageing benefits as retinoids (reducing fine lines, photodamage and hyperpigmentation) but is gentler on skin. Plus it won’t interact negatively with other ingredients used in skincare – perfect if you already use a retinol product!
Try applying a bakuchiol serum or oil twice a day, either morning and night, or look for moisturizer that contains this ingredient. To minimize irritation risks, choose a formula without other key components like exfoliators or peptides that you may also be using.
SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream is an exquisite combination of bakuchiol, known as a mild Retinol alternative, and Fermented Centella Asiatica to reduce dark circles and fine lines around delicate eye area. The formula is free from fillers, synthetic preservatives, fragrance or chemical sunscreen.
Night Cream
Bakuchiol is an ideal treatment option for acne-prone skin as it soothes inflammation. Additionally, it can even out tone and texture as well as diminish fine lines – and unlike retinol it has no photosensitizing effect on the skin!
As part of your morning and evening skincare regimen, we advise incorporating products containing bakuchiol gradually. Start off with lower concentration products before gradually increasing frequency and strength over time to see how your skin responds.
Make use of a bakuchiol serum or face cream in the morning and evening to moisturize skin, layering products from thinnest to thickest consistency and finishing with broad spectrum SPF protection for best results. UV rays from sunlight are known to cause fine lines, hyperpigmentation and wrinkles – even if using anti-aging skincare such as bakuchiol.
