Bakuchiol provides numerous advantages, including line reducing, firming and hydrating properties. Furthermore, it’s photostable – meaning it won’t break down in sunlight – making it suitable for morning and night use.
Bakuchiol is frequently compared to retinol because both promote cell turnover, yet bakuchiol is less harsh and more easily tolerated by skin types including sensitive ones and those suffering from rosacea.
Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
Bakuchiol’s soothing properties alleviate redness and irritation while simultaneously fighting free radicals that cause fine lines and wrinkles. Furthermore, its potent antioxidant capabilities promote healthy cell turnover to enhance your complexion’s look while evening out its tone and texture.
Studies have demonstrated that bakuchiol can be just as effective at reducing lines and wrinkles, pigmentation, improving elasticity and firmness and increasing firmness as retinol without the typical side effects such as dryness or irritation – making it suitable for all skin types.
Implement a serum with bakuchiol into both your morning and night time skincare routines to maximise this super gentle ingredient. Combine it with a gentle cleanser for clean, smooth and clear skin ready to receive benefits of other skincare ingredients; and finally seal in moisture with a moisturiser that contains bakuchiol to give your complexion an appealing finish.
Firms and tightens skin
Bakuchiol has been shown to significantly increase skin elasticity and firmness, diminishing fine lines. Furthermore, it speeds up cell turnover for an overall brighter and smoother complexion.
Bakuchiol can also provide an ideal alternative to retinol for people with sensitive skin, since retinoids can lead to redness, peeling and dryness whereas bakuchiol is much gentler and less irritating.
Bakuchiol, unlike synthetic peptides, is an all-natural compound extracted from the leaves and seeds of Psoralea corylifolia plants. This compound has long been utilized by Ayurvedic, Chinese and Tamil Siddha practitioners as a skin healer to aid healing and soothe their patients’ skin conditions.
Bakuchiol can be integrated into skincare products for all skin types. If you have oily or sensitive skin, we advise starting out slowly by applying low concentrations once or twice every week until you see how your skin responds; always patch test any new products to assess any reactions before gradually increasing frequency and strength over time.
Reduces redness and irritation
Bakuchiol accelerates cell turnover and stimulates collagen production, making it an excellent anti-ageing ingredient. Furthermore, bakuchiol may provide a safer alternative to retinoids for dry or sensitive skin types that experience irritation or peeling from other products of its kind.
Retinol may have a similar impact on gene expression as Vitamin A, inducing key anti-aging proteins to activate. Furthermore, Vitamin A acts as an effective antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals and reduces inflammation within the skin.
To maximize bakuchiol benefits, look for serums or creams containing its active ingredient. Start off slowly before gradually increasing to daily usage; always wear broad spectrum sunscreen while outdoors to protect your complexion, especially when trying new ingredients that might make it more susceptible.
Soothes acne
Bakuchiol is an effective acne-fighting ingredient that soothes skin while preventing breakouts without the irritation associated with other popular treatments such as salicylic acid or retinoids. Anti-inflammatory in nature, it reduces redness caused by acne scarring while simultaneously balancing sebum production and stimulating cell turnover to eliminate oily buildup that leads to clogged pores.
Bakuchiol also works to diminish dark spots, pigmentation and scars left by previous acne outbreaks for an even tone and texture, providing even results from its use during pregnancy or by those unable to tolerate traditional retinol products. As it’s gentler than vitamin A derivatives, bakuchiol may also be suitable for use by those sensitive or intolerant of traditional retinol products.
Before adding any new skincare ingredient to your routine, it is always advisable to conduct a patch test. Penzi advises applying a small amount on your inner forearm two or three nights in a row in order to test for allergies and ensure the serum or cream doesn’t irritate it further. Once tested successfully, begin using daily!
