What is Bakuchiol?
Acquaint yourself with the natural retinoid that's taking over the skincare community.
Over the past few years, consumers have become increasingly interested in clean beauty products. Clean skincare and beauty not only have natural ingredients but they are less likely to cause skin irritation and inflammation. Bakuchiol is an extract of babchi oil that has been making waves in the beauty space. This natural, plant-based alternative to retinol offers a multitude of skincare benefits and can be a gentle yet effective part of any skincare routine.
Looking to join in on the hype and try out the trendiest new retinol alternative? Join L'OFFICIEL in exploring the benefits and effects of bakuchiol.
What is Bakuchiol?
Bakuchiol is an extract of babchi oil. Babchi is derived from the psoralea corylifolia plant, or the "babchi plant," which has long been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Babchi has long been used in India for skin ailments such as vitiligo. Bakuchiol is a new variation of this long-favored skin treatment, a natural retinol alternative ideal for those with sensitive skin.
How to use Babchi Oil
Bakuchiol can be used like a traditional skin care serum or as part of a moisturizer. Use it in the evenings, after washing and toning your face. After applying your bakuchiol or babchi oil serum of choice, allow it to dry for a few minutes before finishing with a moisturizer. If using it as a moisturizer, apply it after your serum routine.
Omorovicza Miracle Facial Oil is a rich facial oil that is suitable for use in the morning and evening. It can be mixed into a moisturizer or massaged into your face and neck by itself for a hydration boost that can help minimize fine lines and wrinkles.
Omorovicza Miracle Facial Oil, $130, Cos Bar
Benefits of Bakuchiol
As bakuchiol is a retinol alternative, it offers many of the same benefits. It can boost collagen production, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles and brightening the skin. You could also enjoy improved skin tone and texture due to increased cell turnover.
While some people could experience sensitivity to retinoids, struggling with redness, irritation, and even burning, bakuchiol is more gentle and less likely to cause these side effects. Still, if you experience any discomfort after using bakuchiol or babchi oil, discontinue use immediately. Do a patch test on your wrist to test for sensitivity before applying it over your entire face.
As one of the industry's hottest clean ingredients, bakuchiol is being hailed as a miracle elixir suitable for almost any skin type.
