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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."

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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.

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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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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[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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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."

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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.

Essential oils and botanical extracts are mixtures of numerous compounds, some of which are normally harmless but can be converted to contact allergens by conditions as simple as exposure to sunlight or oxygen.

How Psoralens and Terpenes Pose Hidden Allergic Potential in Botanical Extracts

Two chemistries in naturals can pose allergic potential under certain conditions: psoralens and terpenes. Examples of such are given through the popular ingredients bakuchiol and citrus peels or juice. Regulations and risk mitigation are also addressed.

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Beauty’s New Class of Anti-Aging Ingredient Tech

As the industry prepares for a new year of innovation, we looked at the latest batch of novel materials poised to shape product development in 2026 and beyond.

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Formulating Forum: Cleansers, Treatments and Makeup for Oily, Acneic and Seborrheic Skin and Scalp

Skin imbalances ranging from sensitivity and redness to dryness and oiliness can be linked to several factors and require proper formulation. This article considers cleansing, treatment and makeup for oily, acne-prone and seborrheic skin and scalp.

A Sensitive Issue

This issue of Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine covers aspects of formulating for sensitive skin types, specifically addressing acne products.

In this 'Industry Insight,' Hemali Gunt, Ph.D., head of clinical scientific affairs for Burt’s Bees, offers insights into how Burt’s Bees went about formulating its latest mineral sunscreen.

Industry Insight: Mineral + Vegetal Sunscreen—An Aesthetic Answer for Sensitive, Mature Skin

In this "Industry Insight," Hemali Gunt, Ph.D., head of clinical scientific affairs for Burt’s Bees, offers insights into how Burt’s Bees went about formulating its latest mineral sunscreen.

Anti-aging as an industry term has had its ups and downs but demand for these products continues to rise. Our latest issue captures elements of this segment with a look at active ingredients, age perception, skin health and wellness, color + care cosmetics and more.

Editor's Note: Collective Color and Care

The anti-aging market is expected to reach $119.6 billion by 2030. Our sister brand, Global Cosmetic Industry, also recently declared, “The Return of Anti-aging." Our latest issue is a nod to this segment and beyond; read on to learn more.

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When Acne Attacks, Hexylresorcinol and Ethyl Linoleate Fight Back: Experimental (part II)

Although P. acnes is a commensal bacterium of normal skin, together with the sebaceous gland, it clearly is implicated in acne. Here, P. acnes and other possible causes are reviewed, and a hexylresorcinol and ethyl linoleate anti-acne treatment to target them is described.