Bakuchiol is a natural, gentle, and vegan ingredient that is going to change the skincare
world.
And if youve researched how to treat fine lines, breakouts, or dark spots, youve probably
heard of the buzzword called retinol.
Well, think of bakuchiol, as retinols gentler sister, and if you stay tuned till the end,
youll know exactly how bakuchiol will work, why it may be better than retinol, and how
you can start using it today to really enhance your skincare.
Also stay tuned till the end, as ill reveal to you guys, what my favorite bakuchiol product
is, roll the intro.
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Now lets get straight into it.
Bakuchiol is a phytochemical that is extracted and purified from the seeds of the Psoralea
corylifolian plant, aka the babchi plant.
A plant used in traditional ayurvedic medicine.
It has been shown to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, as well as antibacterial properties.
Further than this, bakuchiol got more attention when studies have shown that it helps prevent
fine lines and wrinkles, and helps with pigmentation, elasticity, and firmness.
But you might wonder, doesnt retinol do all that too?
Why not just stick with that.
The fact of the matter is that, retinol, being an amazing product, its just not for everyone.
I get that Topical retinol is possibly the best-studied ingredient we have on the market
to help stimulate collagen, strengthen the skin foundation, and minimize the appearance
of lines and wrinkles, but it is verrryyyy tricky if you have sensitive skin.
Retinol is known to cause a lot of issues with dry or sensitive skin.
You get severe redness, flakiness, and irritation.
And youre only solution was to overdo it on moisturizer.
But now, Bakuchiol might be a great alternative if you fit in this category.
Why exactly?
Because remember,
Bakuchiol is less irritating since it doesn't actually cause atrophy to the skin or reduce
the size of the oil glands, which means it does not lead to dryness or irritation.
"It does, however, still help to target fine lines, wrinkles and also evens out the skin
tone and texture of the skin.
In this way, you can say that it is very similar to topical vitamin A derivatives or retinoids.
Even on a molecular level, you get retinol functionality through retinol-like regulation
of gene expression.
But you dont need to worry about all that.
Bottomline, you get all the benefits without the retinol side effects.
So does that mean I stop retinol altogether and switch over?
I need to get rid of these fine lines, but not at the expense of all this irritation.
Heres my take on it.
Don't give up on retinol just yet, because while bakuchiol may provide similar results
to over-the-counter retinol products, the same can't be said for the prescription-strength
versions, the retinoids.
Prescription retinoids, like tretinoin, are 20 times more potent than over the counter
retinol, which is what bakuchiol was compared to in some studies], So, I would only recommend
[bakuchiol] for those who can't tolerate retinol alone or as a starter ingredient before you
jump into the world of retinoids, which are proven to be more effective.
And another reason that stood out to me, with this ingredient, making it a great solution
is the fact that, it’s considered safe and effective for most skin types.
But with that said, it’s important to remember that a product’s formulation matters.
Even though its non irritating, it may be formulated with other actives that may cause
some form of irritation, depending on your skin type.
So definitely watch for what its mixed in before you apply it on the skin.
If you are worried about a potential reaction, go ahead and do a spot test first to see how
your skin reacts before you use it.
Now that we got some background details out of the way, and we know what it is, and how
it works, lets take a look at how to actually incorporate it and use it in our skincare
routine.
So pretty much Like other retinol products, you can use bakuchiol topically either as
a serum or moisturizer.
And you don’t need to worry about increased sun sensitivity when using it, which means
you can go ahead and use it in both your morning and nighttime skincare routines.
Use it in the morning before moisturizer and at night before any serums.
A good rule of thumb is, you should apply your products in the order of thinnest to
thickest, so if your bakuchiol product is a lightweight serum it should be applied before
your moisturiser.
If using bakuchiol in the morning follow it up with a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or greater.
Look for Concentrations of 0.5 to 2.5% percent bakuchiol and You should be able to see visible
improvements in your skin’s elasticity, fine lines and wrinkles, and overall tone
and texture within 12 weeks.
And once youve adjusted to using it, you can upgrade to an actual retinol product to see
if your skin is able to tolerate it.
But if you have rosacea or eczema, stick with the bakuchiol instead.
And you may already know that Retinol usually has a bad reputation with not pairing well
with other ingredients, its not like that with bakuchiol.
You can safely use it with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, vitamin c, and yes even retinol as it
may have a stabilizing effect with retinol if your skin cooperates well with it.
And what I mean by that is that it may help stabilise it and keep it effective for longer.
And bakuchiols calming ability may enable the skin to tolerate retinol in higher amounts
too.
But more research is needed on this.
The only thing I would not pair it with is, Glycolic acid, as this could degrade the formulation.
So now lets get to what you all been waiting for, what product I recommend.
And although im not sponsored by them or paid to promote, i really do think that, Burt's
Bees Renewal Firming Face Cream moisturizer is a game changer..
Its combined with naturally hydrating Vitamin E which work in harmony with the bakuchiol,
to improve the texture of aging skin, while evening out the skin tone and reducing skin
dullness.
IT Instantly hydrates and improves your skin’s natural moisture barrier, so highly recommend
this product.
And of course, if youre skin is okay with retinol, go ahead and try paulas choice CLINICAL
0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol.
There are proven results with this product, Based on a consumer panel, 94% agreed it visibly
improved elasticity & 90% agreed it improved skin texture.
They have a forumulation that makes the power of retinol and bakuchiol blend in almost perfectly
to bring desired results.
So definitely cant go wrong with these 2 products.
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yours today.
Also comment down below if you have any questions.
But all in all guys, I hope that this video gave you guys some deeper insight on bakuchiol
and was able to help guide you in the right direction.
Let me know what your thoughts are.
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