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INCI:Bakuchiol
Origine: Natural
Natural sources:
Psoralea corylifolia (Babchi) seeds
Skin types :
Acne-prone skin
Irregular/rough skin texture
Mature skin
History & Discovery :
**1966: first isolated by Indian chemists (Mehta, Hayak and Dev)
2007**: first cosmetic use
Chemical family :
Crude Formula: C18H24O
Meroterpenic Phenol
Retinol-like = Bakuchiol has similar effects to retinol without sharing any resemblance with the ingredient.
Solubility:
Lipophilic (soluble in fats)
Cosmetic properties:
ANTIOXIDANT: protects sebum from oxidizing and protects the skin against photoaging
ANTIINFLAMMATORY: inhibits the production of inflammatory molecules
ANTIBACTERIAL: particularly interesting against Propionibacterium Acnes bacteria involved in the appearance of pimples.
HYDRATING: stimulates the production of hyaluronic acid and aquaporin
ANTI-SEBORRHEIC: prevents the hyperactivity of the sebaceous glands
PREVENTS THE DEGRADATION OF COLLAGEN AND ELASTIN: facilitates skin repair
STIMULATES THE PRODUCTION OF BRIGHTENING COLLAGEN: inhibits the production of melanin
Cosmetic indications :
Pimples
Imperfections
Recent pimple scars
Fine lines/Wrinkles
Sagging
Signs of ageing
Prevention of early signs of ageing
Skin roughness
Brown spots
Did you know?
Bakuchiol is the first natural alternative to retinol.
This ingredient has been used in Indian and traditional Chinese medicine for centuries.
