Ingredient · INCI listed
Bakuchiol
Bakuchiol is a plant-derived compound from Psoralea corylifolia, marketed as a gentler alternative to retinol. It appears to work through some of the same gene-expression pathways as retinoids but without the typical irritation, dryness, or sun sensitivity.
Evidence — Promising
Data summary
Products containing
48
Most common in
14 products
moisturizers
Typical pairing
Retinol
Evidence level
Promising. A 2018 head-to-head study vs retinol showed comparable anti-aging results with less irritation. Research is growing but still decades behind retinol's clinical depth. Best suited to people who have tried retinol and found it intolerable.
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