Bakuchiol is a potent skin-boosting ingredient, offering significant anti-wrinkle and wrinkle reducing capabilities while simultaneously improving texture and elasticity of skin, helping reduce fine lines and wrinkles while also helping prevent acne flare-ups.
Retinoids can be harsh on sensitive or rosacea-prone skin, while BHA products tend to be gentler. Furthermore, unlike retinoids which can make you more sunsensitive (always use sunscreen!) BHA does not increase sensitivity as quickly.
Anti-aging
Bakuchiol is a natural alternative to retinol, an A-based skincare ingredient known for reducing fine lines and wrinkles while diminishing hyperpigmentation and uneven tone. Like its vitamin A-based counterpart, bakuchiol encourages cell turnover and boosts collagen production – however, unlike retinol it does so without redness or irritation caused by excessive redness. Furthermore it works well when combined with other nourishing ingredients like PHAs or hyaluronic acid.
Bakuchiol’s effective anti-aging properties make it an invaluable addition to any anti-ageing regimen. It reduces sun damage while protecting skin against premature aging by blocking free radicals from penetrating its layers, inhibits pigment formation, helps balance uneven skin tone and soothe redness.
Psoralea corylifolia plant contains this non-irritating and vegan alternative to retinol that’s suitable for all skin types. Regular use of products containing it has been found to significantly reduce discolourations, smooth skin tone and boost hydration levels – without dryness or irritation being the side effects!
Antioxidant
Bakuchiol is an antioxidant, and as such helps defend against oxidative stress that causes premature ageing of skin. Additionally, it soothes and heals the skin – particularly helpful for acne-prone individuals due to its ability to decrease inflammation and regulate sebum production. Plus it’s not photo-sensitising which means your skin won’t become more vulnerable to sun damage (but don’t forget sunscreen!).
Bakuchiol was demonstrated in one study to reduce fine lines and wrinkles by increasing cell turnover and improving elasticity, while simultaneously hydrating skin, increasing collagen levels, and improving epidermal regeneration.
Bakuchiol, as an all-natural alternative to retinol, is gentle and safe for use by all skin types. As with other natural skin care solutions, starting off small amounts and gradually increasing them as your skin adjusts should work best for you. Bakuchiol may be safely combined with active ingredients like Vitamin C or Hyaluronic Acid without risk of interaction; just be sure to wait a few minutes between applications in case any interactions occur between these actives.
Anti-inflammatory
Bakuchiol contains anti-inflammatory properties to soothe and calm the skin, as well as reduce redness and sensitivity. When applied regularly, it may promote healing and cell turnover as well as stimulate collagen production while simultaneously reducing wrinkles; additionally it has proven its antioxidant capabilities by neutralising free radicals.
Similar to retinol, bakuchiol can accelerate skin cell turnover to brighten and smooth your complexion, without triggering irritation like its counterpart retinoids do.
Vitamin C and AHA/BHA acids can all be safely combined, providing you with an all-purpose skincare treatment option that’s suitable for all skin types and has an impressively high tolerance level, so always conduct a patch test first before gradually building up application frequency to see how your skin responds. However, unlike retinol which may make your skin more vulnerable to sun damage (don’t forget your SPF!) Vitamin C might even protect against UV damage!
Antibacterial
Bakuchiol is an all-in-one skincare ingredient, working to boost collagen production, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, fade pigmentation marks and acne scars, clear skin and help prevent future breakouts by clearing away excess oil from pores. Plus, its natural antibacterial properties may even help prevent future outbreaks!
Bakuchiol has demonstrated remarkable antiviral properties. One study demonstrated its power against SARS Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pseudovirus infection of human hepatocytes by binding to ACE2 receptors and blocking RBD-ACE2 fusion.
Bakuchiol has been reported as being effective at restoring healthy skin microbiomes by suppressing Staphylococcus epidermidis and methicillin-resistant S. aureus growth, both known opportunistic pathogens that contribute to conditions like rosacea and psoriasis (Cui et al. 2021; Parlet et al. 2019). Furthermore, its minimum inhibitory concentration values were lower than traditional antifungals (Yin et al. 2004), while it was non-toxic without adverse side effects or allergic side effects (Cui et al. 2021; Parlet et al. 2019).
