Is Bakuchiol better than Retinol? 

Yes. Retinol is one of the most well-known ingredients in the skincare world. Although it helps to improve overall skin texture, fine lines and even skin tone, alongside the benefits there are also some very important disadvantages. Unfortunately, retinol is very harsh on the skin, and it usually brings non-desirable side effects of redness, sensitivity, dryness, irritation and peeling. It does take time to adjust the skin to retinol and most people never get used to it. Especially, those with sensitive skin cannot apply retinol frequently, the high strength can lead to even worse scenario of skin irritation, rough texture, and discoloration. 

 

 

Important Advice  

Always avoid retinol before planning to go to the sun, direct sunlight will cause damage to the complexion, so it is important proper protection to the skin tissue. And in case you still want to give it a try, start with a low concentration and eventually to a higher percentage according to what your skin can handle. Please do not apply retinol if you have melasma, it will cause sensitivity to the skin, and worsen your melasma.  

 

What is Bakuchiol? 

Bakuchiol is a retinol alternative derived from the plant Psoralea Corylifolia, commonly known as babchi plant, used in the Ayurveda and Chinese systems of traditional medicine for its numerous benefits. Pure Bakuchiol is obtained from the babchi seeds by mono molecular extraction, only one molecule is extracted, creating bakuchiol with over 99% purity. It must be purified because babchi seed extract cannot be used due to the presence of phototoxic phytocompounds. 

Bakuchiol is considered a true natural retinol alternative without having any of the negatives associated with the regular retinol. Bakuchiol has been demonstrated to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation as efficient as retinol, with a better skin tolerance. 

Thanks to Bakuchiol, you can get all the incredible benefits of retinol without all the downside effects. And it is safe for all skin types, ranging from oily and dry skin to those with more sensitive or acne prone skin. 

  

How does Bakuchiol work? 

This promising ingredient with benefits in the management of blemishes, hyperpigmentation, antibacterial properties as well as antioxidant efficacy helps to reduce skin aging, loss of elasticity and firmness, protect skin against free radicals and environmental stressors which can cause damage and destroy skin protective barrier. 

 

Nature-powered Skincare 

According to clinical studies Bakuchiol reduces significantly hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles. In particular, the 2018 publication of University of California in British Journal of Dermatology, they concluded that Bakuchiol is comparable with retinol in reducing photoaging, but it is better tolerated by the skin. 

For all these reasons and research Passoni Skincare included Bakuchiol as one of the main active ingredients in Botanical R Drops to stimulate the dermis to produce collagen, promoting firmness and elasticity for a more youthful skin appearance.   

Botanical R Drops is a collagen booster night serum formulated with a blend of carefully selected ingredients to address signs of skin aging, improve fine lines, provide protection against oxidative stress, enhance collagen and elastin to stimulate cell renewal while repairing skin even tone with nature antioxidants, especially Bakuchiol – phyto-retinol and the sustainable Brazilian Rosewood to regenerate and strength the skin epidermis for a healthier and more radiant complexion.  

Passoni created unique, adaptogenic, potent, energized, multi-sensorial, high-performance formulas using exotic active botanicals from all over the world, including the world’s largest tropical rainforest, and famous for its powerful biodiversity, the well-known Amazon Rainforest. We love using active botanicals to protect, balance and support skin barrier.