Bakuchiol.
What is it?
Bakuchiol is a plant-based compound known as a natural and more gentle alternative to retinol in skincare. It is renowned for its ability to provide similar anti-aging and skin-smoothing benefits as retinol, without the associated irritation or sensitivity. Bakuchiol is a vegan ingredient and has been used traditionally for its healing properties.
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Bakuchiol is a plant-based compound known as a natural and more gentle alternative to retinol in skincare. It is renowned for its ability to provide similar anti-aging and skin-smoothing benefits as retinol, without the associated irritation or sensitivity. Bakuchiol is a vegan ingredient and has been used traditionally for its healing properties.
Where does it come from?
Bakuchiol is extracted from the seeds and leaves of the Psoralea corylifolia plant, also known as "babchi” which is native to India. This plant has been a staple in traditional Indian Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for many years.
What are the benefits?
What are the benefits?
- Anti-Aging: Increases the appearance of skin’s firmness, reducing signs of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Photo-damage Reduction: Helps reduce discolorations from environmental exposure and evens out skin tone.
- Soothing Effect: Calms the skin and helps forestall signs of aging.
- Antioxidant Protection: Neutralizes environmental attacks like pollution and sun exposure that can prematurely age the skin.
- Collagen Stimulation: Similar to retinoids, it stimulates collagen-producing receptors in the skin, but with less risk of side effects such as irritation, redness, or flaking.
How is it used in our products?
Bakuchiol is used in F82 Green Retinol Face Elixir from OLIVEDA. Its inclusion delivers Bakuchoil’s beneficial anti-aging and skin tone evening properties directly to the skin. It can be easily incorporated into a skincare routine, applied once or twice daily after cleansing, toning, and exfoliating steps.
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