Within the skin care ingredient hierarchy, retinol is arguably the most elite. The concentrated vitamin A provides unrivalled youth-regenerating benefits, pore minimisation and acne-healing properties. But for those with sensitive skin or in the midst of a pregnancy, this ingredient is off the cards.
However, it’s natural alternative bakuchiol (bah-koo-chee-all), will help to provide similar potent benefits of retinol, and remove the potential and often harsh risks like susceptibility to sunburn and skin irritability.
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With one bottle of Australian skin care label MooGoo’s Bakuchiol Serum selling every two minutes, it’s safe to say Australian’s are widely adopting the natural ‘retinol’ into their regimens (and for $35 a bottle, we can understand why).
CEO of MooGoo, Melody Livingstone, reveals that after extensive research, they’ve finally discovered a gentle, silky formulation that can “pack the same anti-ageing punch as retinol, but without the negative effects” as she explains, “retinoids work by prompting surface skin cells to turn over and die rapidly, making way for new cell growth underneath”.
And while that’s positive, it can also mean trouble for sensitive skin, “they hamper the breakdown of collagen and thicken the deeper layer of skin where wrinkles begin, but can have nasty side effects, including burning, redness and irritation”.
So for pregnancy pigmentation relief or anti-ageing benefits for sensitive skin, bakuchiol is worth the call up.
For other bakuchiol products, bh recommends Trilogy’s Bakuchiol+ Booster Treatment, Ole Henriksen’s Goodnight Glow Retin-ALT Sleeping Crème ($90, at Sephora), Indeed Labs Bakuchiol Reface Pads
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Have you ever use bakuchiol? What did you think? If not, will you try it?
Looks interesting, would like to try it.
No, never tried. I’m just sticking for now with vitA forms that are proven clinically to work. So with time, if there is enough of evidence that bakuchiol does anything, I may try.
I have tried this but it sounds interesting.
I just received some info on this from Moo Goo’s website (love the brand). It sounds promising as my skin can’t tolerate retinol.
Even though I should be using retinol, I haven’t started to yet. Maybe I might try this product in a few years time
trending ingredient! Can’t wait to try some products with this.
It does sound good.
I always keep an eye on natural beauty products
I must start using retinol in my beauty regime pretty soon.
I haven’t tried it but I’m happy with the retinol (VitA) product I’m already using.
I have not tried this but sounds beneficial and potent. I need to have a look for this in store.
I love moogoo products. I really trust this brand. Might have to give this one a go in the future.
My skin is rhino tough, so I don’t have any problems with retinol.
I got excited for a moment, about Indeed Labs being back at Bh – but they’re not! This is a new article, so I wonder why Ruby put a link to a brand that has left Bh?
Bakuchiol sounds great! Love to try it.
What an amazing product bakuchiol is will put it on my watch out for list. Many antiage creams have Retinol in them .
Sounds great.I would love to try.
I’m currently using a bakuchiol serum and loving it. I have no issues using regular retinol but the bakuchiol serum just happened to come my way and I thought why not.
Retinol isn’t vegan while Bakuchiol is plant derived so I’m loving it for that reason as well.
This looks interesting
I’ve never heard of this before. It sounds good though 🙂
I don’t have sensitive skin, but I would still love to give this ingredient a try
I’ve never heard of this. I have tried some retinol products. My skin can be a bit fussy so I have to be careful. I find it’s OK as long as it’s a good quality product.
Not tried Retinol, not sure if my skin would tolerate it, so I will give this product a shot
Looks like a very effective ingredient
Love to give it a try.Good price also.
Never heard of this natural Vit A alternative, but I do love a good Vit A serum in my skincare regiment.
Any help for sensitive skin is good to hear about
I’ve heard of it but haven’t used it. I’m currently using a retinol serum from LRP
I do like the Moogoo products I’ve tried, so I must check this out.
a great alternative for sensitive skin which is great for me. 🙂
I’ve never heard of it before , but I have tried other products they make, always good value too.
I haven’t tried using bakuchiol, a very interesting read.
This is all new to me, so it’s interesting to learn more about these natural alternative products.
I’ve just started using Trilogy’s bakuchiol “booster” & so far my sensitive & rather fussy skin seems to be tolerating it pretty well. Fingers crossed that continues as I know my skin wouldn’t handle traditional Vitamin A/retinol serums.
EDIT: Spoke too soon. My skin has started going a bit red post-application, plus the slight eczema patches I have on my forehead have flared up again. I had high hopes for this serum, but alas, I don’t think I can continue using it. sigh Might have something to do with the high percentage of bakuchiol (4%).
Never heard of this but would definately try it.
Never heard of this before- might be worth trying. I’ve been using Retinol products like drunk elephant and next one will be Paula.
Not familiar with this but sounds promising
Wow, so intriguing! Might have to give this a try 🙂
I’m having an extremely sensitive skin and I’m very new to all the points mentioned in the article. Found it to be very useful. Thank you and expecting many more such reliable articles in the future.
I was definitely not expecting to see moo goo there but they have come a long way, sounds really nice too!
I’ve been using Trilogy Bakuchiol+ Booster Treatment for the last week or so, and so far, my skin has been tolerating it. I will probably try other products with bakuchiol to see how they compare.
looks interesting
I think it’s a great ingredient and I’ve Tried it and enjoyed it but I don’t think it’s the same as retinol at all
Interesting may have to give them a try
I would love to try
Haven’t included retinol into my skincare routine yet but using a product with bakuchiol might be a good place to start.
Interesting. Sounds like a great product.