India- Bakuchiol: The plant-based sister of retinol for heal… – MENAFN.COM

India- Bakuchiol: The plant-based sister of retinol for heal… – MENAFN.COM

(MENAFN - NewsBytes) If you are a skincare buff, you sure have heard of (and used) retinol-based products. While retinol is an excellent ingredient to avoid premature aging, it can be harsh on sensitive skin. This is where its vegan alternative bakuchiol comes into the picture. Bakuchiol is derived from the bakuchi plant and is the latest ingredient to take the beauty industry by storm. Here's more. Bakuchiol is a plant-based skincare ingredient that has been in use for many years. However, it is recently gaining popularity as an effective substitute for retinol . Studies suggest that bakuchiol helps prevent wrinkles and fine lines and also restores skin elasticity. But what gives it an edge over retinol is the fact that bakuchiol does not cause a burning sensation like retinol-based products. Benefiits Here are the benefits of using bakuchiol regularly Bakuchiol stimulates collagen production and this helps in reducing the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation. In addition, it also aids in quicker cell regeneration and heals the skin from inside out. Further, bakuchiol prevents premature aging of the skin by penetrating deep into the skin and amping up collagen production. Most importantly, bakuchiol takes care of your skin without