Retinol has been the shining star in skincare products that especially target anti-ageing and sun and acne damage repair. But one thing has caught up with the well-loved ingredient: its side effects of prickling, drying, irritating, and peeling the skin and increasing skin sensitivity to UV rays.
We've all been looking for a better, gentler, and friendlier replacement, and we're pleased to report, it exists. Say hello to retinol's plant-based replacement: bakuchiol.
If you’re the sensitive skin type with scars and spots you want to get rid of, the answer to your prayers is finally here. Extracted from the babchi plant (used commonly in Indian and Chinese medicine), bakuchiol has been proven by recent studies to rise up to the challenge of replacing retinol completely as the gentler yet equally efficient age-defying, skin-smoothing ingredient. Even more good news: it’s friendly to your skin under the sun and is quite compatible with other ingredients.
By now, perhaps you’re wondering if there’s a catch? No, in fact. Being the plant-based alternative does not make bakuchiol unfriendly price-wise. We know what you’re waiting for—yes, you can find bakuchiol on your favourite chemist shelves.
Aussie natural skincare brand Sukin has just come up with the "Purely Ageless Pro" range and your wallet will thank you for it.
Combining extracts from the yellow calla lily, red algae, kangaroo paw flower, and red bell peppers, alongside the moisturising effects of hyaluronic acid, the Purely Ageless Pro range is clinically proven to deliver smoother and plumper looking skin in just 14 days. And, as usual, the entire Sukin range promises that it does not contain fragrances, artificial colours, sulphates, parabens, silicones, and all the unnatural bits.
Check Sukin's entire bakuchiol range, including serum, overnight mask, day cream, and night cream (and bundles), right here.
Image credit: Sukin
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