Bakuchiol is the plant-derived alternative for people who want retinol's territory without retinol's demands. Extracted from the seeds of the Psoralea corylifolia plant, it's chosen for the appearance of fine lines and uneven texture – and it's notably gentler, with no photosensitivity to manage.
It isn't a form of vitamin A and works differently, so it isn't a like-for-like swap; retinol remains the more researched ingredient. But for reactive skin, or for anyone who's tried retinol and given up on it, bakuchiol is a genuinely useful option. Part of our active skincare range.
