RETINOL-LIKE ACTIVITY, NO IRRITATION. Meet bakuchiol, an extract from the Indian Babchi plant. Present at clinical trial levels of 0.5% in Calmwise Colour Correct, this little plant has truly magical effects on the skin. Collagen stimulation, speeding up cell renewal, brightening the complexion; doesn’t this all sound a little familiar? These are all generally effects associated with vitamin A (retinol) use. We’ve known for some time that bakuchiol can be a natural alternative to retinol, but recently a clinical trial conducted by the British Association of Dermatologists (see the end of the post for the link) has drawn some incredible conclusions about the effects of bakuchiol compared to retinols…
THE STUDY
A 12-week study of 44 patients using a twice daily application of 0.5% bakuchiol found that the bakuchiol offered retinol-like results without irritation, ideal for very sensitive skin. Both retinol and bakuchiol users showed significantly decreased wrinkle surface area and hyperpigmentation, with the retinol users reporting more irritation.
KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON
In Calmwise Colour Correct 0.5% bakuchiol combines with soothing niacinamide, revitalising caffeine and mineral green pigments to help diffuse redness and strengthen the skin’s natural protective barrier. The dual-action cream tackles both inflammation and signs of skin ageing head on.
The final word; bakuchiol is an ideal natural alternative to retinol for those with extremely sensitive skin, or even during pregnancy when vitamin A is off-limits (but of course, if pregnant, we’d always recommend you check your skincare products with a doctor!).
Have you tried bakuchiol?
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British Journal of Dermatology. 2018 Jun 27. doi: 10.1111/bjd.16918. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/29947134