Bakuchiol

Composition and description

Bakuchiol is a strong antioxidant, a meroterpene of the terpenophenol class. Bakuchiol is mainly obtained from the seeds of the babchi plant (Psoralea Corylifolia), which is widely used in both Indian and Chinese medicine to treat various diseases. It is a worthy natural alternative to retinol, and is much gentler and gentler on the skin.

Advantages:

Bakuchiol corrects the deficiency of retinol, which easily causes skin irritation and allergies, has good stability, does not cause skin irritation, and can be used as an alternative to retinol for anti-aging. It also contains non-GMO ingredients, gluten, and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Functions:

• Has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant effects;
• Resistance to the hyperoxidative effects of free radicals;
• Skin whitening, anti-aging effect and improvement of pigmentation after inflammation;
• Sun-friendly: does not increase photosensitivity, but on the contrary is able to protect the skin from a spectrum of negative rays;
• Effective treatment for acne and rashes.

Description of action

Bakuchiol is an alternative to retinol. It stimulates key anti-aging genes in a similar way to retinol, such as genes that bind and metabolize retinoids. It is also an antioxidant, collagen stimulator, and lipid peroxidation inhibitor.

Application:

Bakuchiol has a unique antioxidant effect. It has found wide application in cosmetics. It is usually used in combination with other active ingredients to smooth and protect the skin, as a skin conditioner in creams, emulsions, gels, masks, cleansers, toners, etc. Bakuchiol also has a significant effect on acne and pigmentation after acne inflammation.

Recommended Dosages

The recommended level of use of Bakuchiol is 0.5% to 1% by weight of the finished formulation, and an acidic pH (< 6.5) is required.