Your skin glows differently when it’s healthy. While many products can achieve a dewy, smooth finish, nothing feels and looks as beautiful as nurtured skin. Enter: bakuchiol.
At a Glance
You might know bakuchiol as retinol’s gentle sister, but it has too many benefits to stay purely reserved for sensitive skin and pregnancy. We like to consider bakuchiol an anti-aging holy grail, suited to most skin types and walks of life.
If you’ve been wondering what exactly it is, how to pronounce bakuchiol and whether it’s foryour skin, you’re in the perfect place. Let us delve into all the bakuchiol (pronounced buh-koo-chee-all’) details, and why it might just be the ingredient your skin has been craving.
Bakuchiol Benefits
From Traditional Rituals to Modern Routines
Bakuchiol is an all-natural, potent antioxidant known to tackle wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and inflammation. Behind its current cult classic status are centuries of wisdom. Extracted from the seeds of psoralea corylifolia, it was often used in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine to soothe and heal the skin. Today, it is a much-loved addition to modern skincare routines. When used regularly, it can:
- Promote cell turnover and collagen production
- Boost skin elasticity and firmness
- Visibly reduce wrinkle depth and surface area
- Reduce pigmentation
- Even skin texture and ease roughness
- Fight inflammation with antibacterial properties
Combined, bakuchiol benefits are amazing for transforming mature, dull and uneven skin. No surprise that it’s labeled atruly clean, vegan collagen hero.
Bakuchiol Basics
Q: How does bakuchiol work?
A: If you’re anything like us, you like to know what's behind your skincare and how it works. Luckily, the number of studies on bakuchiol steadily grows each year, helping us find reliable, transparent answers.
In a nutshell, bakuchiol is an antioxidant thatmaintains cellular turnover by protecting from free radicals. Echoing the same findings,another study confirmed that bakuchiol’s ability to promote regeneration and healing means that it can fight the hallmarks of skin aging. The latter also found that it's a better tolerated retinol alternative with much higher antioxidative efficacy.
Glowing results often come with redness, flaking and dryness. As a gentle yet powerful antioxidant, bakuchiol calms reactive skin andworks hard without causing irritation (more on this in a minute).
Q: Does it work for me?
A: While skincare doesn’t have universal antidotes, we can confidently recommend bakuchiol for most people due to its natural makeup and soothing properties.
If you havesensitive or dry skin, bakuchiol is less likely to cause irritation as unlike retinol, it’s not a vitamin A derivative.
If you’ve embarked on the journey of motherhood, this plant-derived molecule offers a safe option duringpregnancy and breastfeeding.
If you havemature skin, a bakuchiol serum deserves to be on top of your skincare list. Aging is a natural process that happens to everyone, and instead of fighting it with harsh chemicals that damage the skin, bakuchiol prioritizes its health and strength. Whether you’re just starting to see the first fine lines or have been noticing wrinkles for a while, it’s perfect for mindfully restoring a smooth appearance.
"If you havedull, uneven skin, it will help your skin’s recovery after stressful days, sleepless nights, too much caffeine and not enough self-care time."
If you live somewhere closer to the sun at altitude like most of our clients, we recommend steering clear of retinol. Bakuchiol is photo-stable and isn’t known to make the skin moresun-sensitive.
Although our products target specific skin conditions, we find it crucial to craft formulas that are suitable for all skin types. Knowing the downsides of retinol, working with a natural option with added benefits was a no brainer. Overall, we believe that it is a safer, and simply better choice for your skin.
Q: How soon can I notice results?
A: Most people see improvements in tone and texture within 8-12 weeks. We know that staying patient isn’t easy when it comes to skincare concerns, but it’s worth the wait. As always, we recommend following a consistent skincare routine, paired with lots of water.
Q: What are the side effects?
A: Most people experience no side effects, but just like any skincare active, it might cause irritation or purging. It’s also important to always check your bakuchiol product’s full ingredient list and avoid harmful ingredients – when in doubt, turn to atrusted esthetician.
Q: How can I add it to my routine?
A: Our Second Skin Activating Serum is a stable, oil-based bakuchiol serum filled with … for healthier, glowing skin. We recommend adding it to your routine in-between theHydra Renew Cleanser and thePerfecting Pair.
Bakuchiol Briefly…
Bakuchiol is an anti-aging favorite that prioritizes skin health and strength. All natural and gentle, it reveals the skin’s radiance and glow by promoting collagen production, healing discolouration and reducing inflammation. When used consistently, it can achieve firm-looking, youthful skin, without causing irritation and dryness.
Whether you’re just starting your anti-aging skincare journey or looking to level up, we hope we’ve introduced you to an ingredient that will contribute to endless good skin days – all whilst giving you peace of mind.
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