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Bakuchiol.


Bakuchiol

About this product

A plant-derived skincare ingredient designed to provide anti-aging benefits similar to retinol without causing skin irritation.

Best for

Sensitive skinMature skin

The Guru Index verdict

81%

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What the gurus are saying

Gurus view bakuchiol as a compelling retinol alternative with comparable anti-aging efficacy but notably less irritation and sensitivity. The consistent praise centers on its gentler profile, making it suitable for those who struggle with retinol's drying or flaking side effects. Some experts suggest it can be layered with retinol for amplified anti-aging results rather than used as a strict replacement.
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"Bakuchiol is derived from the bobi plant and this is a natural product that has been used for centuries in ayurveda and Chinese medicine. There was a study that compared the effects of bakuchiol to retinol head-to-head and found them to have very similar anti-aging properties for the skin but one big difference was that bakuchiol did not result in the skin irritation that retinol did. So for those of you who maybe have tried retinol and you found that it wasn't great for your skin because you got real dry and flaky and it never went away, I definitely recommend trying bakuchiol. Or better yet, even if you are doing well with retinol, why not add a bakuchiol moisturizer to the mix? You don't have to use just one anti-aging skincare ingredient. You can potentially use two if you have the means. If I had to pick two anti-aging ingredients to use every night for the skin, I would pick retinol and bakuchiol."
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"Bakuchiol is a great alternative to retinoids, which is shown to have some of the same benefits as retinol."
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