The skin-sloughing ingredient is heralded as dermatologists' go-to for anti-aging and even acne-fighting.
And that’s where bakuchiol comes in.
Keep reading for what they have to say about the sensitive skin-loving ingredient.
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What Is Bakuchiol?
Bakuchiol (pronounced buh-koo-chee-owl) is an extract derived from the leaves and seeds of the babchi plant.
Who should use it:Generally, bakuchiol is safe for all skin types.
Works well with:Other hydrating ingredients, like squalane and PHAs.
Don’t use with:Glycolic acid might degrade the formulation.
While Dr. Nazarian concurs, she adds that it’s still a relatively new product.
Similar to retinol, you could apply bakuchiol before your regular moisturizers or serums.
What makes bakuchiol even better?
It isn’t known to negatively interact with other skincare ingredients.
She personally recommends Ole Henriksen’s Goodnight Glow Retin-ALT Sleeping Creme.
So feel free to layer away!
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