Bakuchiol is a natural compound extracted from the seeds of the plant Psoralea corylifolia, commonly known as babchi.
Bakuchiol is gaining popularity in the skincare world due to its natural antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties. It’s often used as a natural alternative to retinol, as it has similar effects but is less irritating to the skin.
Read this blog to learn more about Bakuchiol, its origin, and its applications in skin care.
Bakuchiol Plant Profile
- Family: Leguminosae
- Subfamily: Papilionaceae
- Genus: Psoralea
- Species: Corylifolia
Bakuchiol belongs to the terpenophenol class of meroterpenes, which are chemical compounds with a partial terpenoid structure. It was first isolated in 1966 by Mehta et al. from Babchi seed and was called Bakuchiol based on the plant’s Sanskrit name, Bakuchi.
Psoralea corylifolia is a wild leguminous plant that grows from 60-100 cm and takes 7 to 8 months to reach maturity.
The seeds that contain Bakuchiol are wild-harvested between December and January.
Traditional Bakuchiol Uses
The Psoralea corylifolia plant is featured in both “The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India” (Part- I Volume – I) published by the Department of Ayush, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India and “Common Medicinal Plants of Ayurveda” at the National Health Portal.
The whole plant treats various conditions like laxatives, aphrodisiacs, and diuretics.
But the seeds, commonly called babchi seeds, have significant medicinal properties, particularly for skin diseases. It has been used both topically and internally to treat leucoderma or psoriasis, or leprosy.
Bakuchiol in Cosmetics & Skin Care
Unfortunately, Babchi seeds extract cannot be used in cosmetics due to the presence of phototoxic phytocompounds. That’s why, despite showing many physiological properties and being known for over 45 years, Bakuchiol’s first commerce use in topical applications didn’t happen until 2007. That’s when Sytenol® A was introduced to the market as a 99%+ pure alternative to Babchi seeds extract.
Since it’s free from any unwanted compounds, Sytenol® A is the only version of Bakuchiol registered by the European Union’s REACH regulation (EC # 685-515-4), which ensures its safety for use in cosmetics and its ability to protect human health and the environment, notably in cosmetics.
Bakuchiol (Sytenol® A) Applications
When your customers want the benefits of retinol without the adverse side effects, give them the only 99%+ pure Bakuchiol product available: Sytenol® A.
Since it’s free from any unwanted compounds, Sytenol® A is the only version of Bakuchiol registered by the European Union’s REACH regulation (EC # 685-515-4), which ensures its safety for use in cosmetics and its ability to protect human health and the environment, notably in cosmetics.
Our scientifically proven Sytenol® A Bakuchiol is perfect for all your customers, especially those with sensitive or acne-prone skin.
A gentle solution for sensitive skin
Sytenol® A Bakuchiol helps protect and restore sensitive skin. Give your customers a high-performing product that can fight the first signs of aging and improve the quality of photodamaged skin.
A 4-week clinical study was conducted by Burt’s Bees scientists and three well-known dermatologists, on 60 volunteers with sensitive mild to moderate photodamaged skin. A lotion containing 1% of Sytenol® A Bakuchiol were found to be well tolerated and efficacious in terms of investigator assessed improvement in visual smoothness, tactile smoothness, clarity, radiance, overall appearances, and global aging.
A relief for acne-prone skin
1% Sytenol® A Bakuchiol lotion is clinically proven to be more effective than 2% salicylic acid lotion in reducing acne by 57% after six weeks; when 1% Sytenol® A Bakuchiol was combined with 2% salicylic acid reduction in acne was 67%. This natural, non-irritating ingredient is suitable for both teenagers with sensitive skin and adults with oily skin. Customers can find Sytenol® A Bakuchiol in over 100 different cosmetic brands. So, give your customers the perfect product for their skin type and make Sytenol® A Bakuchiol their ally in fighting acne.
Your Customers Deserve the Real Thing
Sytenol® A is The Real Bakuchiol that reduces wrinkles, photoaging and hyperpigmentation as efficiently as retinol, but with a better skin tolerance.
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