Retinol has long been hailed as a ‘miracle ingredient’ for skincare products, but as many have learned, it can come with some unwanted side effects – particularly if your skin is sensitive.

Now, there’s a new, plant-based alternative to our favorite anti-aging ingredient that is being hailed by experts and skincare addicts alike as the perfect alternative to retinol – Bakuchiol.

What is Bakuchiol?

Bakuchiol (pronounced BAH-KOO-CHEE-OL) is a natural extract that has been used for centuries to treat acne and other skin conditions. It has only recently gained popularity as an alternative to retinol.
Bakuchiol is an extract derived from the leaves and seeds of the babchi plant. Babchi seeds have great medicinal value and have long been used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicines to help heal and calm the skin.
Let’s look at the benefits:
Bakuchiol acts on skin cells that produce collagen and melanin to improve skin firmness, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, even out textural irregularities and reduce the appearance of dark spots.

What sets this compound apart from retinol is that it doesn’t cause irritation and dryness, and there’s no increased sensitivity to the sun.
Going head-to-head with retinol:

Bakuchiol is not only as effective as retinol at targeting fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone, it is also less irritating, with no known side effects.

Like retinol, Bakuchiol deeply penetrates the skin but is gentle enough for even sensitive skin types. And because it's 100% natural, Bakuchiol is a great alternative if you're looking to try something new without risking irritation or over-drying of your skin.

Through various dermatological studies, Bakuchiol has been proven to:

• Reduce dark spots and hyperpigmentation. By deeply penetrating the skin, bakuchiol can even out the skin tone and problem areas.
• Improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Bakuchiol is similar to retinol in that it tells your cells to produce collagen and regenerate, which results in smoother healthier-looking skin.
• Speed up your skin's natural regeneration process. By promoting cell turnover and healthy cell regeneration, Bakuchiol helps soothe and heal your skin from the inside out.
• Improves skin appearance overall without causing dryness and irritation. As it is gentle on your skin, Bakuchiol is appropriate for all skin types.

Ready to add bakuchiol to your skincare routine?
BAH KOO CHEE products are doctor formulated and use only concentrated, pure Bakuchiol oil. Due to the nature of our clinical grade Bakuchiol oil, you’ll find that a little goes a long way. One full pump should be enough to cover your face, neck and decollete areas.

Lastly, as Bakuchiol is more gentle on sensitive skin, it can be used both AM and PM for immediate results. It also means you don't have to be quite so vigilant with your sunblock application.