You just have to open any content about beauty to read this sometimes unpronounceable word ¿Bachukiol? ¿Bakuchol? Bakuchiol. This cosmetic ingredient has become a revolution. Is it a fad or is this hype deserved? There is something fashionable, of course, like everything. But above all, it has meant a revolution in what we are going to call "the INCI era", that moment when we stopped being guided by the appearance and benefits of a product to verify that its formulation has what it should have.
To the point. We answer the questions that haunt you.
What is bakuchiol?
It is a natural active ingredient (it is extracted from babchi seed oil or psoralea corylifolia, a plant from India) that is a vegan alternative to retinol, with its benefits but without its irritating effects. It is a powerful antioxidant, and we do have this word fully integrated; The cosmetic that contains it delays skin aging.
Why is there so much talk about bakuchiol?
Because it has the beneficial effects of retinol: it stimulates the production of collagen in the skin so that it maintains its firmness and expression lines are reduced. And also helps with hyperpigmentation of the skin (with spots). But it does not cause irritation, stinging or redness, so it is also suitable for sensitive skin.
How is bakuchiol applied?
It is in the formulations of serums, creams and oils. And it can be applied morning and night in the step of the routine in which that specific product is located (after cleansing and toner if it is a serum, after the serum if it is a cream, after the cream or in its place if it is a oil).
What is the difference between bakuchiol and retinol?
The first thing to keep in mind is that although both have similar depigmenting, firming and moisturizing effects, the method is different.
Retinol achieves this by causing cell regeneration and exfoliating; That's why it itches and can irritate a little and you can peel, you have to hydrate the skin a lot.
Bakuchiol does so by reinforcing the lipid barrier of the skin, which is why it does not cause sensitivity, but depending on the skin it may not be as powerful in its results.
Which one do I choose, bakuchiol or retinol?
The decision first depends on your skin type; if you are sensitive, bakuchiol without hesitation. If you are not sensitive, you can combine both ingredients. In the morning, bakuchiol, in the evening, retinol. Both act differently on cells so their activity is compatible and you multiply their effects.
Bakuchiol in Laconicum
