Bakuchiol can help fight signs of aging by refining skin texture and firming up tone. It is gentler on skin than retinol and less likely to cause irritation and dryness.
Bakuchiol can be found in products like serums and creams. When using a serum, apply it before your moisturizer in the morning or evening to get maximum effectiveness.
Cleanse
Bakuchiol is an all-natural alternative to retinol that offers similar anti-aging benefits without redness or irritation. It works to stimulate cell turnover to soften fine lines and unclog pores while unifying tone and smoothing texture on skin. Furthermore, it works to decrease hyperpigmentation while helping fade dark spots as an antioxidant that protects against free radical damage.
Bakuchiol has long been recognized for its ability to stimulate collagen and elasticity production, creating firmer skin. Furthermore, it may help combat photoaging by limiting sun exposure and controlling melanin production; helping prevent brown spots and discolorations as a result.
As with any new ingredient, introducing products containing bakuchiol gradually is ideal to avoid irritation. Start out using it a few times each week before gradually increasing frequency until irritation subsides. It is also essential to listen to what your skin tells you; if discomfort arises reduce or discontinue use of the product.
Serum
Bakuchiol increases collagen production and cell turnover to promote smoother skin with decreased fine lines and wrinkles, reduced sun damage appearance, brighter, more radiant complexions (Journal of Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia). Furthermore, this non-irritating skincare solution will not cause redness or peeling on sensitive skin types – a great benefit to anyone seeking treatment!
Bakuchiol can be found in serum and oil formulations that can be applied directly to your face and neck in either the morning or evening for maximum brightening effects. Use it alone, or add other beneficial ingredients like vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and lupin peptides for maximum effectiveness.
Locate a serum with a lightweight formula that blends seamlessly into other leave-on products in your routine, applying it all over your face and neck (excluding eye contour area) with light massaging motions before moisturising with SPF products (if necessary) afterwards.
Moisturize
Bakuchiol, an aromatic plant-based ingredient, has recently made waves in the beauty world. Serving as an effective and gentle alternative to retinol, this ingredient helps alleviate irritation while brightening skin texture and fighting the signs of ageing.
After using any products containing bakuchiol, it’s essential to apply a moisturizer as this will help alleviate any potential irritation, while simultaneously hydrating your skin. For maximum effectiveness, light serum is ideal as this allows more of the active ingredients from bakuchiol’s molecules to reach into deeper layers of your skin and make an impactful statement about who cares.
Combining bakuchiol and vitamin C together can have powerful anti-ageing benefits. They also work to protect skin against environmental damage thanks to their antioxidant properties.
When purchasing products containing bakuchiol, make sure they are free from synthetic fragrances, parabens and any other irritating additives. Before incorporating new skincare ingredients into your routine, it’s a good idea to do a patch test by applying small amounts of the product on the wrists or behind ears for one week as a precursor. This way you’ll know if there are any adverse reactions.
Sunscreen
Bakuchiol does not increase sensitivity to UV rays from sunlight like vitamin A; therefore it should not increase sun sensitivity. However, when using products containing bakuchiol it is still wise to protect your skin with broad spectrum sunscreen every morning as an added layer of protection.
Bakuchiol serum or oil are plant-based skincare ingredients used as an all-natural alternative to traditional retinol. Their meroterpene content derived from seeds from the Babchi (Psoralea corylifolia) plant has long been employed in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese medicine practices for their skin-replenishing capabilities.
Although bakuchiol is generally safe for skin, it’s always wise to conduct a patch test with any new skincare product before applying it all over. Furthermore, for optimal results it should be combined with other beneficial ingredients, like hydratation-enhancing squalane and AHA exfoliants for maximum benefit. Apply an infusing product containing bakuchiol morning and night after cleansing your face; moisturize afterwards!
