Bakuchiol is an ingredient that tackles fine lines, congestion and impurities without irritation. We’ve used bakuchiol in our Renewing Serum.
Bakuchiol is a derived from the seed of the psoralea corylifolia plant, also known as babchi. The babchi plant is used in Indian and Chinese traditional medicine, and is native to Indonesia and Sri Lanka.
Bakuchiol as a skincare ingredient is classified as an antimicrobial, antioxidant and skinconditioning agent. Bakuchiol has become hugely popular in skincare for its retinol-like effects.
In clinical trials, bakuchiol has been demonstrated to reduce hyperpigmentation, fine lines and acne as efficiently as retinoids, but with a better skin tolerance. This is good news for especially sensitive and reactive skin.
There has been lots of discourse on whether bakuchiol is sustainably harvested or not, and we wanted to be sure of its sustainability before using it in our products. We commissioned a bachelor's thesis on the subject, you’re welcome to read it here. The bakuchiol we use is sustainably harvested and thus a choice we can stand by.
