Among the ingredients of many anti-aging skin care products, Retinol (or also known as vitamin A) is an anti-aging ingredient that will definitely be mentioned. Retinol can solve skin problems such as fine lines and spots, but it also has problems such as irritation and photophobia.
In recent years, a new plant-based extract ingredient, Bakuchiol, has begun to be widely used in anti-aging related skin care products. Bakuchiol has been proven to be able to reduce fine lines, uneven skin tone, spots and other problems, but it is not as photosensitive and prone to irritation as Retinol. Many European and American skin care brands have also begun to use it!
What Is Bakuchiol
Bakuchiol is a plant extract extracted from the mature fruits of Psoralea Corylifolium, a leguminous plant that grows in Southeast Asia. It is also an antioxidant component. In addition, because the molecular structure of bakuchiol is similar to vitamin A, it is sometimes called a plant-based A-like alcohol.
Bakuchiol originated from India. It has been used in India and China a long time ago, but it was only in recent years that it began to be used as an ingredient in skin care products. It can smooth skin fine lines and lighten skin lines, so bakuchiol has become more and more common in the ingredient list of anti-aging skin care products recently.
What Is Retinol?
Retinol, is a form of vitamin A. But before we discuss Retinol, we need to mention the famous A-acids.
A acid is also a form of vitamin A, which can help normal metabolism of cutin, smooth skin fine lines, smooth skin, etc. Therefore, many patients with severe acne on their faces often use A acid to treat it. However, due to its strong efficacy and photosensitivity, A acid is classified as a physician-prescribed drug in Taiwan and must be evaluated by a physician before it can be prescribed to patients. Generally, skin care product manufacturers are not allowed to add A acid to various skin care products.
Retinol is similar to A-acid in that it can help improve many skin problems, but it is much less irritating than A-acid, so it is allowed to be added to skin care products. It is a skin care ingredient that many anti-aging skin care products choose to add.
Bakuchiol vs Retinol
At this point in the discussion, I believe everyone must have noticed that the effects of bakuchiol and Retinol are very similar. What's more, many research reports believe that bakuchiol can perfectly replace Retinol and become an all-round substitute for Retinol. Taste. The way they improve skin is often the same. They can improve dullness, reduce wrinkles, and make skin radiant, and the dosage used is only half of Retinol!
In addition, although Retinol is not as irritating as A acid, it still has a certain degree of photosensitivity. It must be used with sunscreen products to reduce irritation caused by sunlight exposure.
Generally speaking, bakuchiol has very similar effects to Retinol, but it is not as easy to cause irritation as Retinol. In recent years, major anti-aging skin care products have regarded bakuchiol as a new generation of star anti-aging skin care products. The reason for the ingredients.
If you have used products containing Retinol in the past and noticed that your skin feels sensitive, red, or peeling (the higher the concentration of Retinol, the more likely it is to feel irritated), then you may wish to consider using anti-aging skin care products containing bakuchiol. , such as our best-selling essences and night creams, all contain bakuchiol. I believe you will be very satisfied!