08 Dec Bakuchiol herbal botox in a bottle
Have you heard of bakuchiol? Retinols, a set of synthetic molecules derived from vitamin A, are known for their anti-aging effect, but are also the cause of irritated skin, dryness and redness for many women. Most of them will, however, ignore the downside, because the effect of retinol after the habituation phase is really striking – they smooth the skin, alleviate inflammation, help with skin texture, remove blemishes …
However, new news in the cosmetics industry could provide users with all the best of retinol – but without the negative effects.
This new thing is bakuchiol, the so-called herbal retinol, which is in fact a botanical extract of the Asian hazel plant. Bakuchiol has been widely used throughout history in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine. Bakuchiol also stimulates collagen production, relieves hyperpigmentation, and alleviates wrinkles and lines. It also improves skin firmness and makes it smooth. It has an antibacterial effect, and is also great for acne prone skin – and without any side effects. Bakuchiol is also called herbal botox. It is certainly an ingredient that we will soon be able to see greatly on the market.
The use of bakuchiol cannot be harmful, especially if you have sensitive skin or have a serious skincare routine with multiple steps. Those with more resistant skin can mix and match, depending on the products you choose. Once the skin has acclimatized, you can add retinol to the regimen in the future. In some cases, you can use both bakuchiol and retinol for additional benefits.
After all, the ingredients are more similar than different, neither is superior to the other. “Similar” is the keyword most experts use when comparing them. With the right products, you may not have to choose either, but you can combine them. For serum lovers like us, this is the best beauty news lately.
How to use bakuchiol?
Skin care products containing bakuchiol extract should be applied to the cleansed face and neck. Apply your products in order from thinnest to thickest. So, if your product with bakuchiol extract is a light serum, it should be applied before the moisturizer. If you use bakuchiol in the morning, follow it with a broad-spectrum SPF cream, with protection 30 or higher.