Bakuchiol—Popular Natural Anti-aging Active ingredient

What is Bakuchiol?
Bakuchiol is a 100% natural active ingredient obtained from the babchi seeds (psoralea corylifolia plant). Described as the true alternative to retinol, it presents striking resemblances with the performances of retinoids but is much gentler with the skin. Bakuchiol is a 100% natural active ingredient obtained from the babchi seeds (psoralea corylifolia plant). Described as the true alternative to retinol, it presents striking resemblances with the performances of retinoids but is much gentler with the skin. Our bakuchiol is aiming to improve the protection of human health and the environment notably in cosmetics.

The history of Bakuchiol:
The chemical, Bakuchiol, was first identified by G. Mehta, U. Ramdas Nayak, and S. Dev in 1966 at the National Chemistry Laboratory in Poona, India. It was named after the Bakuchi plant. The chemical has since been isolated from other plants, but not in as high a quantity. The Psoralea corylifolia plant has beautiful purple flowers and a delicate fragrance.
The plant, Psoralea corylifolia, has been used for centuries in both traditional Chinese and Indian Ayurvedic medicine. As a result, the plant and seeds have many names depending on the country of origin and dialect spoken; for example, Babchi, Bakuchi, Babechi, Bavanchi, Bu Gu Zhi, Ku Tzu, Cot Chu.
In cosmetics, Bakuchiol began to be used in North America and Europe in 2007 when it was brought to market by Sytheon. As a result, there is a growing demand for Bakuchiol products in the booming natural skincare market.