Recognizing Bakuchiol, The Similar Content Of Retinol In Beauty Products

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JAKARTA - Retinol is one of the ingredients in skincare which is known to treat various skin problems. Starting from the rough skin texture, uneven skin tone, dark spots, and acne.

Although it is known to be effective in making skin shiny, retinol is not suitable for everyone because its ingredients are considered quite harsh.

Some of the side effects that can occur if it is not compatible with retinol include redness, burning sensations such as burning, itching, swelling, peeling skin, irritation, and even changing skin color.

Interested in the benefits of retinol but still hesitant to try for fear it won't match? The solution is to use facial care products containing bakuchiol.

Bakuchiol is a natural antioxidant compound found in psoralea corylifolia seeds. This plant, which is found in the East Asian region, has long been used in ayurvedic medicine.

"Bakuchiol has been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as antibacterial properties," said Sejal Shah, a certified dermatologist in New York City.

Sejal Shah further said that bakuchiol functions similarly to retinol, that is, it can increase cell turnover thereby stimulating collagen production and reducing signs of aging.

Bakuchiol can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, even out skin tone, improve skin texture, increase skin elasticity, and tighten skin.

Although the function is almost similar, the content of bakuchiol is lighter and can be used for sensitive skin owners, even pregnant women. This is because bakuchiol is not a vitamin A derivative, so it does not have as much irritating effect as retinol.

The use of bakuchiol also does not enlarge the oil glands and can have the effect of shrinking pores because the skin is not too oily. This natural ingredient is also known to treat skin problems such as eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis.

In addition, bakuchiol is not sensitive to sunlight so it is safe to use in the morning and at night.

How to use the bakuchiol content for the skin? Of course, you don't need to bother making potions from the original plant because there are now quite a few facial care manufacturers that have products with the main ingredient bakuchiol.

You don't need to bother getting it, because there are several local skincare brands that have products made from bakuchiol. Among them are Bhumi Bakuchiol Night Oil, Bloomka Bakuchiol + Almond Anti-aging Facial Oil, True To Skin Bakuchiol Anti-Aging Serum, and Somethinc Bakuchiol Skinpair Oil Serum.