Ingredient guide
Bakuchicin
bakuchicin
In short
Bakuchicin is a gentler derivative of bakuchiol designed without furanocoumarins. It aims to offer smoother texture and improved skin feel with lower risk of irritation compared to stronger retinoid-like actives.
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What it is
Glycoside derivative of bakuchiol without furanocoumarins. Marketed as a gentler retinol alternative with reduced photosensitivity risk.
When to use it
Evenings suit it best.
Where it sits
Serums sit after toner and before moisturiser. Thinnest to thickest, water before oil.
- Cleanse
- Tone
- Bakuchicin
- Moisturise
- SPF
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Where to find it
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What does Bakuchicin do for skin?
It is used to support smoother texture and visible suppleness, inspired by bakuchiol’s retinoid-like effects but with a softer approach.
Is Bakuchicin suitable for sensitive skin?
It is marketed as being friendlier to sensitive skin because it lacks the furanocoumarins found in raw plant material, though individual responses vary.
How is Bakuchicin used in skincare?
You’ll find it in serums and creams positioned as gentle alternatives to stronger texture-refining actives.
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