If there is an ingredient that has become essential in beauty editors’ daily routine, that’s without doubt retinol, but have you ever heard about Bakuchiol?
More and more products and treatments include retinol in their formulations as it promises smooth and bouncy skin. What is the problem? We all know that retinol is a powerful ingredient that reduces wrinkles, dark spots and fights acne, but it’s also powerful with the rest of the skin, so its excessive use might end up causing dryness, peeling sun sensitivity and irritation. However, a tough competitor has come out for retinol, called Bakuchiol. It also fights sebum and skin ageing, but this ingredient comes from a natural source and avoids the sensitivity on the skin that retinol might cause.
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Never heard about Bakuchiol?
Bakuchiol is one of those “trendy” yet effective from East Asia – The seed of a plant known as Babchi has been part of traditional Chinese medicine for centuries -It has become a key ingredient for being rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, which creates positive effects and has many benefits for the skin.
One of the main benefits of Bakuchiol is improving the general appearance of the skin – think about more glowy and juicy skin – Plus it reduces the appearance of acne.
Bakuchiol also fights hyperpigmentation by naturally improving tone, minimising pores, increasing firmness and elasticity, reducing fine lines and bringing softness to the skin. On top of that, Bakuchiol improves collagen production (It’s just as effective as retinol) decreases its decomposition and reduces melanin synthesis, avoiding depigmentation.
The best part? Its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial power makes it suitable for all skin types, whether they are sensitive or oily skin.
How to use it? Bakuchiol Vs Retinol
Even though we are a huge fan of retinol here at CF, it must gradually be included in the beauty routine and not overused. However, Bakuchiol can be used without any of these fears as it doesn’t make the skin more sensitive to UV and can be applied both day and night.
Meet The Hero Products
1. Omorovicza Miracle Facial Oil
Designed to reveal a younger-looking face, this Miracle Face Oil is packed with Bakuchiol, Almond Oil and Rosehip, to blur fine lines and wrinkles, as well as protect your complexion against environmental stress and boost elasticity. Ideal for oily and combination skin.
2. Biossance Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum
A sustainable lightweight formula, great to reduce the look of lines and wrinkles while visibly firming skin without the irritation or sensitivity associated with retinol.
3. Ole Henriksen Goodnight Glow Retin-ALT Sleeping Crème
A powerful all-in-one sleeping cream skin-perfecting night cream made with plant-based retinol alternative, great to exfoliate the surface of the skin while you are sleeping, so you wake up glowy and fresh. This cream also deeply hydrates the skin and targets fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots.
4. Herbivore Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Smoothing Serum
Combining bakuchiol with PHAs (Polyhydroxy Acids) These two powerful ingredients are gentle exfoliators that resurface the skin. What we love the most is that this serum enhances skin texture and radiance; and smooths fine lines and wrinkles in a flash.
5. BYBI Beauty 1% Bakuchiol in Olive Squalane Booster
This cute purple bottle contains only two ingredients – Bakuchiol in Olive derived Squalane – which make it very easy to incorporate in any skincare routine. All you need to do is mix it in your moisturiser or even cleansing balm and enjoy these great ingredients’ benefits.
6. Cosmedix Bakuchiol Complete Plant-Based Retinol Alternative Serum
This vegan, botanical alternative to traditional retinol, helps brighten the look of skin and visibly improves the appearance of an uneven skin tone. What we like the most is that the serum is lightweight and combines moisturising ingredients such as Squalene, Jojoba Seed and Moringa Oil to condition the skin.
7. Me Today Vitamin Renew A Serum
This bad boy contains 0.3% Vitamin A and 2% bakuchiol to revitalise dull-looking skin. The mix between bakuchiol and the low percentage of Vitamin A can aid with speeding up the collagen formation process, therefore improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while also targeting early signs of aging.
8. Volition Beauty Yaupon Tea Glow-Awakening Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid + Bakuchiol
If you are looking for a lightweight face moisturiser that revives and visibly plumps tired-looking skin for a brighter and smoother complexion, this is for you. Made with ingredients such as yaupon tea and hyaluronic acid, it’s a great option for the summertime as It instantly brightens the skin and feels refreshing.
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