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Retinol has been considered one of the most effective anti-aging ingredients for years, but also helping to heal acne. However, it has some significant drawbacks. Moreover, not everyone can use it. A safe alternative, however, is bakuchiol, called vegetable retinol, which has recently become very fashionable. Who is this a better choice for?
- Retinoids smooth out wrinkles and prevent new ones from forming. However, they strongly irritate the skin
- Bakuchiol is an ingredient of natural origin that works similarly to retinol, but is not so aggressive in action. Even people with sensitive skin can use it
- Unlike cosmetics with retinol, those based on bakuchiol can also be used in spring and summer
- See our overview of cosmetics with bakuchiol
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Bakuchiol. What is this ingredient?
Bakuchiol is an extract from the Psoralea corylifolia plant (also known as Babćia), found in Asia, Central Europe and Africa. This is not a new discovery at all – Grandma has been used for hundreds of years in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine as a soothing and soothing agent. Modern research has shown, however, that its properties do not end there – bakuchiol is also an ingredient that reduces wrinkles, prevents their occurrence, but also soothes problems related to acne. Cosmetics containing “natural retinol” exfoliate the epidermis, even out its tone and improve the work of the sebaceous glands.
Who can use cosmetics with bakuchiol?
The properties of bakuchiol are similar to those of retinoids. Unlike retinol, however, it is natural and also much gentler on the skin. What’s more, bakuchiol does not show photosensitizing properties, so it can be used not only at night, but also during the day. There are no contraindications for using creams with “natural retinol” in the spring and summer season. In addition, after using the cosmetic with bakuchiol, you do not need to use sunscreen.
This ingredient can be used not only by mature women. It is also suitable for young skin that is particularly prone to acne problems. Bakuchiol, unlike retinol, can also be used by owners of sensitive skin.
Try Bioherba’s Lifting Face Serum with Bakuchiol and Retinol, which you can buy on Medonet Market both separately and in the Anti-Aging Set together with the care and regenerating face cream.
Cosmetics with bakuchiol. Which choose?
There are more and more cosmetics with bakuchiol as an ingredient on the Polish market. We can choose, among others creams. But not only. The Polish company Sylveco offers e.g. a smoothing serum with bakuchiol, argan oil and rosehip oil. It is a natural product intended for all skin types. If you are looking for a cosmetic that will moisturize and nourish the skin, and also have an anti-wrinkle effect, try the Sylveco serum with bakuchiol.
The skin regenerates best at night, so a good serum is essential. Intensive anti-wrinkle treatment with bakuchiol is perfect for women who want to reduce wrinkles and improve skin firmness. The Indeed night treatment regenerates, smoothes and works well for acne-prone skin.
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