What Is Bakuchiol?
Bakuchiol, also known as Psoralea Corylifolia Extract, is a phytochemical extracted from the seeds of the Babchi plant. It is a natural antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties.
What Are The Benefits Of Bakuchiol In Skincare?
Bakuchiol is used for its skin conditioning, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
Demonstrated to reduce hyperpigmentation and wrinkles as efficiently as retinol, it gives significant improvement in lines and wrinkles, pigmentation, elasticity, firmness and overall reduction in photo-damage was observed. Bakuchiol is also very effective in the management of acne-affected skin.
Unlike retinol therapy, which is usually associated with undesirable effects such as stinging or causing dry, flaky skin, when tested in a 12-week study, Bakuchiol offered a better skin tolerance, while also being vegan.
Read more about Bakuchiol as an alternative to retinol.