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INGREDIENTS
Bakuchiol: A Gentle Alternative
by Ella Cressman
HISTORICALLY, RETINOIDS WERE THE GOLD standard for antiaging,
pigmentation, and acne-Ž ghting approaches, but they are not a
great option for sensitive skin. So, for your sensitive clientele,
bakuchiol is a great Ž rst step or tolerable alternative to retinoids
and could prove to be a power ingredient in the treatment room.
WHAT IS BAKUCHIOL?
Bakuchiol is extracted from the seeds and leaves of the psoralea corylifolia
plant, commonly referred to as the babchi plant. It can be found throughout
India and has a long history of Eastern medicinal use in tackling skin
ailments. Bakuchiol's functional properties can be compared to retinoids
(noted as a functional analogue or equivalent) because it can unlock
pathways that retinoids activate without being a retinoid itself.
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AGING AND SENSITIVITY
Like retinoids, bakuchiol dramatically stimulates cell turnover in the skin
and provides a positive e‹ ect on the appearance of Ž ne lines and wrinkles.
