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Nearly 100 bioactive compounds have been isolated from babchi's seeds (shown) and fruits, the most prominent being coumarins, flavonoids and meroterpenes; bakuchiol is one of these meroterpenes.

Inside Ingredients: Bakuchiol

Bakuchiol is a chemical entity that can be naturally found in Psoralea corylifolia and it has many benefits for skin.

The ingredient has been categorized as low-risk with functions including antioxidant and skin conditioner.

Sytheon's Bakuchiol Gains Approval in China

Sytenol A (INCI: Bakuchiol), a natural alternative to retinol, is the first bakuchiol approved for use in the Chinese marketplace.

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Could Bakuchiol Be Retinol's Match?

Anti-agers may have a new play in the wrinkle-reduction game. Bakuchiol was shown in a recent study to match the established benefits of retinol.

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Product Spotlight: Simple Truth Bakuchiol Night Cream

This product spotlight features a night cream based on bakuchiol -- an anti-aging ingredient of continually growing interest. No doubt, new forms of it will continue taking shape.

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Anti-aging Safely: Bakuchiol for Skin-building Benefits

"Bakuchiol being non-irritating, as opposed to retinoic acid (which can cause irritation), is really the differentiating factor and what’s cause for excitement with this study."

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Is It the Best Bakuchiol? 5 Ways to Tell You Have the Best Ingredient

Bakuchiol is a multifunctional ingredient that targets acne-affected skin and reduces wrinkles. However, not all Bakuchiol is created equal. To source the best Bakuchiol for your formulations, choose an ingredient with these five characteristics.

Bakuchiol in the Management of Acne-affected Skin

Bakuchiol, a meroterpene of plant origin, is shown here to act against four major pathophysiologic features that cause acne, suggesting its use to complement and/or enhance the effectiveness of current anti-acne agents. In addition, the material is non-irritating, presents no photo- or hydrolytic- stability issues and is easy to use.

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Ichimaru Pharcos Unveils Bakuchiol Pure Plus Plant-Based Retinol Alternative

With > 99% bakuchiol content, this innovative material offers retinol-like performance while being suitable for sensitive skin.

Bakuchiol to Stabilize Retinol and Polyunsaturated Lipids

Bakuchiol, a meroterpene of plant origin, is examined here for its ability to stabilize retinol and polyunsaturated lipids. It was found to be approximately 60-fold more effective than natural tocopherol, under both photo-oxidative and singlet oxygen environments. An overview of retinol stabilization, lipid peroxidation and the unique role lipid peroxides play in biology also is included.

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Hallstar Acquires Sytheon, Expanding Portfolio with Bakuchiol, Other High-performance Skin Care Ingredients

Per Hallstar, bakuchiol is recognized as a safer, effective natural alternative to retinol and Sytheon's Sytenol A is the purest bakuchiol on the market. It will comprise a new product line within Hallstar’s beauty division.

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Bakuchiol Ester BCR: A Next-Gen Retinol Alternative for Youthful Skin

Bakuchiol Ester BCR is a clinically supported, multi-functional bioactive designed to stimulate collagen and hyaluronic acid, enhance skin hydration, and deliver retinol-like results with improved tolerance and stability.

Givaudan Active Beauty has launched Siliphos, a plant-based bakuchiol alternative. Siliphos was tested in a clinical study and was shown to reduce crow's feet wrinkles by x2 and facial wrinkles by x2.3.

Givaudan Active Beauty Boosts Well-aging, Launches Bakuchiol Alternative

Givaudan Active Beauty has launched Siliphos, a plant-based retinol and bakuchiol alternative. Siliphos was tested in a clinical study and was shown to reduce crow's feet wrinkles by 2x and facial wrinkles by 2.3x.

Bakuchiol in the Management of Acne-affected Skin

Bakuchiol, a meroterpene of plant origin, is shown here to act against four major pathophysiologic features that cause acne, suggesting its use to complement and/or enhance the effectiveness of current anti-acne agents. In addition, the material is non-irritating, presents no photo- or hydrolytic- stability issues and is easy to use.

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Grant Industries, BCR Introduce Longevity Active Bakuchiol NAD+ BCR

This ingredient combines two well-known compounds to combat skin aging at the cellular level.

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Herbivore Botanicals Revamps Its Bakuchiol Serum for an Evolving Millennial Consumer

"We are always on a mission to uplevel our formulas and introduce new powerful plant-based actives."

CycloRetin's heterophyllin B molecule is a cyclic peptide that enhances skin matrix production, per Clariant, thereby improving collagen and reducing the signs of aging.

Clariant’s CycloRetin Taps Cyclic Peptides for a Retinol and Bakuchiol Alternative

CycloRetin's heterophyllin B molecule is a cyclic peptide that enhances skin matrix production, per Clariant, thereby improving collagen and reducing the signs of aging.

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Sharon Personal Care Highlights Bakuchiol-based Duo for Aging and Acne-Prone Skin

Both ingredients align with ISO 16128 standards and RSPO Mass Balance sustainability criteria, reinforcing the company's commitment to safe, effective and environmentally responsible cosmetic solutions.

Fermentation magnifies the benefits of the rice water, producing nutrients such as niacin and biotin, which are used in hair growth supplements.

Kumar Organic Products Debuts Bakuchiol, Ferment Filtrates of Black Rice and Onion

A natural retinol alternative, hair- and skin-nourishing ferment filtrate, and antioxidant-rich ferment filtrate to reduce hair fall and scars were presented by Kumar Organic Products during in-cosmetics Global.