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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.

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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."

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.

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.

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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.

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[podcast] Bakuchiol Anti-aging: Retinol Equal, Opposite Action

Research presented by Burt's Bees during this year's AAD virtual conference reinforced previous work showing bakuchiol's anti-aging efficacy, but unexpectedly uncovered an opposite mechanism to that of retinol. Listen to this free podcast to learn more.

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Microalgal Bio-retinoid: A Retinol Alternative to Gently Rewind Signs of Photoaging

This article compares the efficacy of a bio-retinoid from microalga with that of retinol and bakuchiol to reverse signs of photoaging in vitro. Its efficacy, safety and skin-soothing effects vs. retinol and bakuchiol are also explored in clinical trials.

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Responsible Beauty Solutions: Biodegradable, Value Driven, Renewable, Lower Impact, Circular, Eco Efficacy

Responsible beauty is not just a niche interest but has gained mainstream momentum. Turning to industry experts, Cosmetics & Toiletries reached out for their views on current trends in responsible beauty, along with future directions. Following are their insights.

Kojic acid has become increasingly popular, as seen in Peace Out Skincare's Dark Spots Serum, featuring kojic acid alongside 3% tranexamic acid and alpha-arbutin.

2025 Beauty Ingredient Trend Preview: What’s Next?

From silk-derived biotech to microbiome sexual wellness and beyond, new ingredients point to future innovation opportunities.

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