Over the last few years Bakuchiol has taken the western beauty world by storm, being touted as a natural alternative to retinol. It is a natural plant extract from the seeds and leaves of the Babchi plant, which is also known as Psoralea Corylifolia. Because of its vegetal source and its ability to encourage cellular turnover Bakuchiol is promoted as a 'natural retinol'. Libby Saylor/Unsplash The beauty industry is buzzing about Bakuchiol, the so called "natural Retinol", but what is it exactly and how effective is it? While Bakuchiol is as effective as Retinol in cosmetic formulations when applied consistently, It is not as effective as prescription based Retinoic Acid.

Source: Stuff June 25, 2022 09:08 UTC