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Active Ingredients

Bakuchiol

Often labeled as: Phyto-Retinol

The gentle, plant-based alternative to Retinol.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 1 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

An extract from the Babchi plant. While structurally completely different from retinoids, it triggers similar collagen-producing cellular pathways without the associated redness and peeling.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Reduces the appearance of fine lines, improves skin elasticity, and provides antioxidant protection.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Unlike Retinol, Bakuchiol is not photosensitizing, meaning you can safely use it in your morning routine.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is literally a type of retinol.

The Science

It has no structural resemblance to Vitamin A, it just achieves similar anti-aging end results via different pathways.