Here’s Why Bakuchiol is the Upcoming Beauty Hero That You Need
If you’re stuck on bakuchiol uses and what it even is in the first place, then keep scrolling.
It seems like since the beginning of time, beauty editors and beauty lovers alike have sworn by retinol — the powerhouse ingredient known for banishing every symptom of ageing and scarring.
While we must pay dues where earned, retinol (and retinoids in general) are known for being extremely harsh to the skin. This happens especially in instances of people with sensitive skin: there have been reports of skin burns and blistering. And let’s not forget that this sometimes comes with redness, extreme dryness and all the other nos on the list.
Enter Bakuchiol – Retinol’s vegan alternative that duplicates everything but the aforementioned side effects. Stemming from Indian and Chinese roots, this derivation of babchi seeds is another historic treasure that has migrated into western markets.
Through clinical research, we’re able to back up the countless benefits of bakuchiol with the most notable comparisons relating to retinol and milder BHAs like salicylic acid. However, in a few of these instances, bakuchiol even beats them with its efficiency and result turnovers. Thankfully, this laves us one step closer to an effective, pain-free regime. Just how we like it!
So what are some bakuchiol uses you ask? Well, on top of kick-starting the natural exfoliation process, bakuchiol boosts collagen and elasticity – the 2 proteins responsible for maintaining the skin’s internal structure. So your skin is left looking and feeling younger, plumper and brighter. And who can say they don’t want a permanently lit from within glow?
On top of all this, it’s also a high source of antioxidants – A group of ingredients that protect the skin’s barrier and retains all its freshness against pollution, sun damage and everything else. Especially when used in combination with SPF.
Finally, for everyone that is acne-prone, bakuchiol is a gem at soothing and preventing acne flare-ups. By combining anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, it’s able to clear out your pores to reveal a blemish-free finish.
As this ingredient is becoming increasingly popular, there is a growing offering of brands adding bakuchiol into their products. This spans across brands such as Ole Henriksen, BYBI, The Inkey List and Herbivore.
We’d love to hear your feedback on if you’ve tried it out. Drop us a tweet at @TWmagazineNG and let us know what you think!
Photo Credit: Herbivore Botanicals / Chatelaine / Kri Skincare / Men’s Folio / Hapakenya / PopSugar UK
