Bakuchiol, an antioxidant-rich plant-based ingredient, is rapidly gaining recognition as an alternative natural retinol product. With no adverse side effects and zero irritation concerns, bakuchiol offers great promise as an retinol replacement.
Extract of Babchi plant seed. Commonly known as nature’s retinol, studies have revealed similar skin-improving results without the associated irritations.
Bakuchiol
Bakuchiol is a natural retinol alternative that has gained momentum as an effective anti-ageing ingredient without the usual side effects associated with its use, such as dryness or irritation. Furthermore, its anti-acne properties as well as antioxidant properties help reduce redness, sensitivity, flaking and reddening in skin tone. While suitable for all skin types and daily use can be introduced slowly into routine to see how new products affect them individually.
This powerful ingredient, extracted from the leaves and seeds of the Babchi plant (Psoralea corylifolia), has become an effective skincare staple, used to diminish fine lines and wrinkles, firm up firmness and even out skin tone. With soothing properties perfect for sensitive skin types and no synthetic ingredients such as Retinol included; plus it is photo-stable so can be used daytime without breaking down in sunlight – ideal for daytime use as well as those new to using exfoliators like Retinol or other exfoliators!
Hypskin
Retinol is an effective ingredient for fighting fine lines and wrinkles, yet can sometimes cause skin irritation. Because of this trend, some individuals are seeking alternative retinol treatments with less harsh side effects – creating an opportunity for natural skincare formulators and indie beauty brands to create products with high-performing ingredients suitable for sensitive skin types.
Bakuchiol, an effective yet gentler alternative to retinol, can be found in the seeds of the babchi plant. Similar to its synthetic counterpart, this natural ingredient functions by increasing cell turnover and stimulating collagen production while remaining photochemically stable enough for daytime use.
NovoRetin, a water-soluble ingredient derived from Hypnea Musciformis and Sargassum Filipendula algae, offers another appealing retinol alternative. According to COSMOS approval, NovoRetin appears to have similar effects as retinol by activating specific sensors on skin to enhance pores size, tone and texture as well as even out dark spots.
RetinART
Retinol products may be expensive and require months of daily usage before you see results, but there are other products that offer similar benefits without incurring such high costs or side effects.
Algaktiv’s latest innovation, RetinART is a marine bio-retinol made of microalgae that provides similar anti-ageing and skin resurfacing results without irritation, making it suitable for sensitive skin types. RetinART also boasts natural anti-acne and balancing action for effective results without irritation.
Combines the retinol-like activity of bakuchiol with the powerful anti-aging activity of hydroxypinacolone retinoate (HPR). HPR selectively binds only to retinoid x receptors, eliminating side effects associated with traditional retinol such as dryness and flaking.
Retinols can be safely used morning and night, however pregnant and breastfeeding women, those with eczema or rosacea and those experiencing skin irritation should seek advice before beginning use of any retinoid product. Remember to start slowly as over time they may cause skin irritation; results may take several weeks to show themselves.
Halobacterium salinarum
Halobacterium salinarum is a single-celled organism typically found in salt lakes, coastal salterns and ancient salt crystals. It belongs to the family Halobacteriaceae of Archaea and features a purple membrane (PM) containing seven closely packed transmembrane alpha helices called bacteriorhodopsin that acts as light-driven proton pump; this protein has become the subject of extensive research.
Adapted for life in high-saline lakes where salinity concentrations reach 4M+ NaCl, this bacteria thrives by creating a pH gradient to prevent cell flooding with water and by protecting itself from UV radiation by encoding DNA repair enzymes.
Most members of Haloferax exhibit bright pink-red colors due to the carotenoid pigments they contain in their cell membranes, however some species such as Natrialba asiatica – found only on beach sand in Japan – and Halanaeroarchaeum sulfurireducens lack carotenoids altogether.
