Dhaliwal, S.; Rybak, I.; Ellis, S.R.; Notay, M.; Trivedi, M.; Burney, W.; Vaughn, A.R.; Nguyen, M.; Reiter, P. (February 2019). "Prospective, randomized, double‐blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing". British Journal of Dermatology. 180 (2): 289–296. doi: 10.1111/bjd.16918. ISSN 0007-0963. PMID 29947134. And thanks to its all-natural, plant-based roots, it’s okay to use bakuchiol alongside other skincare products. Bakuchi comprises vast reserves of plant-based antioxidantsthat portray strong anti-inflammatory, anticancer, anti-diabetic, decongestant, antimicrobial, wound healing and rejuvenative traits. Bakuchi seed contains coumarin, volatile oil, flavones, phenols, lipids, and stigmasteroids. The volatile compounds present in Bakuchi oil are limonene, terpin-4-ol, β– caryophyllene, linalool, and geranyl acetate. The essential medicinal components of bakuchi oil are psoralen, psoralidin, isopsoralen, isopsoralidin, bavacoumestan A, corylidin and bavacoumestan. Bakuchiol is a component present in seed oil. The fatty acids of Bakuchi are composed of palmitic, linoleic, and oleic acid with small fractions of lignoceric, stearic, and linolenic acids.

With a sweet nutty scent, bakuchi oil (also known as babchi) conditions and soothes the skin. Where do we get it?

Practical Uses of Posralea corylifolia

Topical application of the oil shows that it possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. But it’s main benefit is that the oil has been demonstrated to confer retinol like benefits to the skin – especially for mature skin. Isopsoralen (1), psoralen (2), bavachalcone (3), 4″, 5″-dehydroisopsoralidin (4), methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (5), psoralidin (6), corylin (7). Reference Habitat It does have a certain scent and colour to it, which need to be factored into your formulation. If you’re a trained aromatherapist you’ll have some ideas on how to do this. If not, there is the school of experience. Keep a notebook, and a sense of humour as you experiment. Bakuchiol vs Retinol How does Retinol work? Labbé, Cecilia; Faini, Francesca; Coll, Joseph; Connolly, Joseph D. (July 1996). "Bakuchiol derivatives from the leaves of Psoralea glandulosa". Phytochemistry. 42 (5): 1299–1303. doi: 10.1016/0031-9422(96)00144-6. ISSN 0031-9422. In 2018, a randomized, double-blind, 12-week clinical study with 44 volunteers demonstrated that Bakuchiol is comparable with retinol in its ability to improve photo-aging (wrinkles, hyperpigmentation) but has a better skin tolerance (source)

Bakuchi oil has shown potential in treating skin conditions such as vitiligo, with a success rate of 70-80%. source: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Chaudhuri RK, Bojanowski K. Bakuchiol: a retinol-like functional compound revealed by gene expression profiling and clinically proven to have anti-aging effects. International Journal of Cosmetic Science [Internet]. 2014 Jun 1 [cited 2022 Feb 14];36(3):221–30. Available from: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/ics.12117 Torres A, Rego L, Martins MS, Ferreira MS, Cruz MT, Sousa E, Almeida IF. How to Promote Skin Repair? In-Depth Look at Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Strategies. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2023 Apr 11;16(4):573. doi: 10.3390/ph16040573. PMID: 37111330; PMCID: PMC10144563. Chaudhuri, R. K.; Bojanowski, K. (2014). "Bakuchiol: a retinol-like functional compound revealed by gene expression profiling and clinically proven to have anti-aging effects". International Journal of Cosmetic Science. 36 (3): 221–230. doi: 10.1111/ics.12117. PMID 24471735. S2CID 20823803. Vitiligo is an unpleasant skin condition where white patches occur when skin looses its natural pigmentation. (Melanin pigments are lost when melanocytes cells die).BAKUCHI | National Health Portal of India [Internet]. [cited 2022 Feb 14]. Available from: https://www.nhp.gov.in/bakuchi_mtl The seeds also have analgesic, antidiabetic, diaphoretic (increases perspiration) and coronary vasodilatory activity. 4 You’ve heard about retinol, for sure, but there’s another ingredient that’s hot on its heels. Meet bakuchiol, touted as the gentler, natural alternative to retinol. The 100% plant-based ingredient comes from the seeds and leaves of a plant native to Eastern Asia and has long been used in Ayurvedic practices. Several studies over the past few years have shown that it has similar benefits as retinol, but without the irritation that sometimes comes along with that ingredient.

Ferrándiz, María Luisa; Gil, Blanca; Sanz, María Jesús; Ubeda, Amalia; Erazo, Silvia; González, Ernesto; Negrete, Rosa; Pacheco, Sergio; Payáa, Miguel (September 1996). "Effect of Bakuchiol on Leukocyte Functions and Some Inflammatory Responses in Mice". Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 48 (9): 975–980. doi: 10.1111/j.2042-7158.1996.tb06016.x. ISSN 0022-3573. PMID 8910867. S2CID 25409612. A Carrier oil is a ‘Fixed’ product that is expressed (pressed) from a seed/nut/fruit then kept in its virgin state or alternatively refined. A carrier oil is either used on its own or applied to a formulation, mainly to ‘carry’ other ingredients such as essential oils. Carrier oils carry a wide range of skin nutrition benefits but predominantly they hold emollient and moisturising properties. The decision between whether you take a Cold Pressed or Refined oil depends on what you are looking to achieve in your final application. Those that wish to savour a carrier oils natural inherent benefits and aroma choose a cold pressed (virgin) version. Those that choose refined are looking for an oil that has no aroma however acts as a perfect emollient to carry the rest of the formulations ingredients.Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have used Babchi for thousands of years for many ailments. Not just skin! According to a study carried out by the British Journal of Dermatology in 2018, bakuchiol is in the same league as retinol in terms of its ability to help improve the signs of skin ageing. 5 Meaning, if you want a natural and organic product, it won’t be allowed to contain the processed Bakuchiol that is synthesized in a chemical factory. It is called: 4-(3,7-DIMETHYL-3-VINYL-OCTA-1,6-DIENYL)-PHENOLwhereas Babchi Seed Oil is called: Psoralea Corylifolia. The antibacterial property of the plant is beneficial for skin diseases caused due to Staphylococcus aureus, and S. epidermis. 1