Seeds: Bakuchiol

Question 1

Whats is Bakuchiol?

Answer 1

*plant extract from Psoralea Corylifolia seeds, leaves
*ayurvedic and chinese medicine

Question 2

What are the effects on skin?

Answer 2

*antioxidant
*anti-inflammatory
*antibacterial
*stimulates collagen production
*reduces fine lines, wrinkles
*reduce UV-induced skin damage i.e. hyperpigmentation.

Question 3

What are the retinol-like effects of bakuchiol?

Answer 3

*Anti-ageing
*improvements in fine lines, wrinkles, roughness, dryness and elasticity

Question 4

Advantages of bakuchiol vs retinol

Answer 4

Better tolerability
*fewer adverse side-effects
*less stinging, flaking
*antioxidant + anti-inflammatory

No photosensitivity

Question 5

How does bakushiol help with hyperpigmentation?

Answer 5

Bakuchiol is able to interfere with two steps of the melanin synthesis pathway and reduce melanin production, hence being an ideal ingredient for use in both anti ageing and anti-hyperpigmentation cosmeceuticals.

Question 6

What are the side effects of bakuchiol?

Answer 6

While in most studies, bakuchiol is generally considered to be less irritating than retinols, there is still a possibility of irritation. To illustrate, there have been 2 case reports of contact allergy to bakuchiol cosmetics since June 2019, published in the Journal of Contact Dermatitis. Therefore, it is important to perform a patch test before trying our new ingredients or skincare.