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Bakuchiol

Bakuchiol is a plant-derived compound found in the seeds of Psoralea corylifolia — known in Ayurveda as babchi, and used in skin preparations for centuries before modern dermatology took an interest in it.

What it does

Structurally, bakuchiol has nothing to do with Vitamin A — but it acts on many of the same pathways as retinol: stimulating collagen production, improving elasticity, and softening the look of fine lines. It also carries meaningful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of its own, and has shown activity against the enzyme responsible for pigment production, helping even out tone over time.

Why it's often chosen over retinol

Retinoids work, but come with real tradeoffs: irritation, peeling, sun sensitivity, and a flat contraindication during pregnancy. Bakuchiol reaches similar outcomes through a different mechanism, without those specific drawbacks — which is why it's become the ingredient many people, and many formulators, reach for first: on skin that's reactive, or during a stage of life when retinoids are off the table entirely.

Where it stands today

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