Is Bakuchiol A Better Alternative to Retinol?

Anyone who wanted to use Retinol but couldn’t due to sensitive skin can now get their hands on a better substitute.

There are a few ingredients in skincare that are considered to be golden by beauty bloggers. We reckon that there is a 90% chance that every skincare article you’ve read or video you’ve watched has recommended retinol as the best anti-aging miracle. However, the truth that most don’t tell is that retinol isn’t suitable for everyone. For some, it can cause irritation, inflammation, and other skin problems.

Now, you might be thinking, what’s the alternative to Retinol? Well, for that you have come to the right place!

Enter, Bakuchiol. The ingredient that will solve your problems of fine lines, wrinkles, dryness, and much more. This extremely fancy name (pronounced bah-koo-chee-all) might make you think that this ingredient is high priced and inaccessible but that’s far from the truth! Backuhiol was first discovered in 1966 and our team at 100% PURE has been hard at work to make this plant based ingredient the ultimate addition to your beauty regimen.

100% Pure has committed to its customers to provide the best skin care products with clean and vegan formulas. Our new Bakuchiol skincare line offers a gentle and plant-based alternative to retinol that is especially perfect for those with sensitive skin.

Bakuchiol Cleanser: Made with Bakuchiol and Kojic Acid, this is perhaps the most gentle cleanser you’ll ever use. It is ideal for those with skin issues like active acne, rosacea, dryness, etc. It cleans the skin thoroughly without causing any inflammation.

Bakuchiol Moisturizer: Made with Bakuchiol and Hyaluronic acid, our Bakuchiol moisturizer is rated 5-stars by our customers and has quickly become a favorite. This moisturizer boosts collagen production, lightens dark spots, and minimizes wrinkles.

Bakuchiol Oil Serum: Made with the clinically recommended maximum Bakuchiol concentration, this serum is a must-have for those who are looking for long-lasting hydrating. It penetrates deep into the skin for a soft and supple feel.

Let’s talk about the wonder that is Bakuchiol. This potent antioxidant not only improves skin conditions such as dryness and acne but also soothes while doing it. This is why it's highly recommended by researchers for people with sensitive skin!

Bakuchiol is nature’s gift. It is taken directly from bakuchi seed oil. This oil is great for herbal remedies due to its anti-inflammatory properties. The best qualities of these plants can be found in India and China. Bakuchiol can be easily derived from the leaves and seeds of the bakuchi or babchi plants.

Bakuchiol has recently garnered a lot of popularity due to its being a natural and vegan alternative to retinol. In the past people with severe skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, or dermatitis couldn’t use retinol as it would irritate and sting their skin badly. Well, now they can use an alternative that will calm the skin while hydrating and clearing it.

The great thing about Bakuchiol is that it works well for a lot of skincare issues. This is why it is getting immensely popular with people of all age groups. Let’s take a look at some of the most amazing Bakuchiol benefits.

1. Evens Out Discolored Skin Tone

Discolored skin tone is such a common skincare issue and most beauty products only use SPF to counter it. Well not anymore, a good concentration of Bakuchiol makes sure that your skin gets restored to its natural shade evenly.

2. Hydrating Agent For Dryness

Every major skin condition starts from it being overly dried. But then many people make the mistake of slathering creams and lotions that have tons of chemicals that only damage the skin further. To hydrate dry skin, don’t take any risks and pick Bakuchiol, nature's hydrating ingredient.

3. Stimulate Cell Regeneration

The ability to speed up the process of collagen production and increase cell turnover made Retinol such a widely acclaimed ingredient. Well, now you have Bakuchiol which does the exact same work while keeping your skin healthy.

4. Decrease Wrinkles and Fine Lines

Due to its ability to trigger a healthy cell regeneration process, bakuchiol is slowly becoming the “it” ingredient in all anti-aging products. It helps in vanishing wrinkles and fine lines by giving your skin its youthful glow back.

Bakuchiol has always been deemed as the replacement for retinol. This tells us that Bakuchiol can do everything that retinol does. Where the end result of both these ingredients is incredibly similar, everything else about them is quite different.

Source: While Retinol is a Vitamin A derivative that is mostly sourced from either plant or created in labs, Bakuchiol is only taken from the Babchi or Bakuchi plant.

Skin Type: Retinoids are potent and powerful. We’re able to source even stronger options with a prescription, for a topical or oral approach. Because of their strength, they can be incompatible with sensitive skin types.. Bakuchiol, however, is truly the one ingredient fit for all, it is especially recommended for sensitive and acne-prone skin.

In 2018, research in the British Journal of Dermatology showed an impressive result for bakuchiol. 44 patients applied 0.5% of bakuchiol during the day and 0.5% of retinol at night. The researchers concluded that while both showed similar improvement in erasing pigmentation and wrinkles, retinol either itched, stung, or burnt the skin.

Bakuchiol is a fairly new ingredient which means only limited research is available on it. However, in all of the experiments that have been conducted, no major side effect has been reported. On the other hand, the side effect of retinol is widely-known which is why it’s best to pick a natural-based ingredient.

Bakuchiol is a great hydrating and soothing agent. The best way to apply skincare products that contain Bakuchiol is by applying it directly to the face and spreading it to the neck.

Due to it being a plant-based ingredient, most of the Bakuchiol creams or serums have a lightweight formula. They can be easily layered with other products without feeling heavy on the skin. If you want to see the true power of Bakuchiol use our cleanser, serum and moisturizer to get its ultimate effect.

Since it is well-known that products that contain clean ingredients are truly the ones that benefit your skin long-term, bakuchiol is an ingredient that you should incorporate into your skincare routine.

For better skin, swap retinol for a much gentler and natural Bakuchiol now!