Beauty Elixir

Plant retinol alternative

Bakuchiol: what to mix it with

A plant extract (from babchi seeds) that works like retinol in small studies, with far less dryness and no sun sensitivity. It is milder and slower than a true retinoid.

Typical strength
0.5% – 2%
Best time
AM/PM
Irritation
Price in India
₹600 – ₹2,000
Helps with
Aging, texture and pigmentation
Pregnancy
Ask your doctor before using in pregnancy

How to use Bakuchiol

Use twice daily. It is stable in sunlight, so a morning application is fine.

Pairs beautifully with

Sunscreen

Safe to layer with

Retinol Adapalene Vitamin C Niacinamide Glycolic Acid Lactic Acid Mandelic Acid Salicylic Acid PHA Benzoyl Peroxide Azelaic Acid Hyaluronic Acid Peptides Copper Peptides Ceramides Tranexamic Acid Alpha Arbutin Kojic Acid Centella Asiatica Squalane Vitamin E Ferulic Acid Snail Mucin Panthenol Tretinoin Retinal Hydroquinone Sulfur Tea Tree Oil Aloe Vera Licorice Extract Urea Glutathione Zinc PCA Polyglutamic Acid

Guides

Ingredients for dark spots, tanning & pigmentationIngredients for fine lines & anti-ageingIngredients for uneven texture & bumps Is Bakuchiol safe in pregnancy?

Bakuchiol vs alternatives

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