What is it?
Bakuchiol is a plant-based compound known as a natural and more gentle alternative to retinol in skincare. It is renowned for its ability to provide similar rejuvenating and skin-smoothing benefits as retinol, without the associated irritation or sensitivity. Bakuchiol is a vegan ingredient and has been used traditionally for its rejuvenating properties.
Where does it come from?
Bakuchiol is extracted from the seeds and leaves of the Psoralea corylifolia plant, also known as "babchi” which is native to India. This plant has been a staple in traditional Indian Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for many years.