Forget Retinol, use Bakuchiol to reduce wrinkles and fine lines

Nothing ages the skin like exposure to sunlight. When we step outside in the sun, our face becomes dull just after a few minutes, and the sun exposure robs us of the glow. So if a few minutes could do this much, just imagine what a lifetime of sun exposure could do to our skin!
Collagen production slows down after a certain age which causes the skin to age and becomes thinner and weaker. Fine lines, wrinkles, and dull skin begin to dominate! Hence, it’s essential to upgrade your beauty essentials and look for the right products for your skin type post research. Move towards products that promote cell regeneration, collagen production and boost the skin’s natural defence.

While a couple of fundamental skincare ingredients have become easily recognised names, Retinol is continually crucial for the discussion. We’ve all heard about it, yet many of us aren’t secure with what it is—or how it works.
When it comes to reversing premature ageing, active ingredients like Retinol and Glycolic acid get a lot of airtime. A Retinol, if applied appropriately, holds power to prevent wrinkles and laughter lines, brighten dull skin, treat acne, shrink pores, and eventually fade dark spots.

So essentially, it is expanding and accelerating ‘cell recharging’. The routine application can inch you closer towards a more youthful-looking skin on a noticeable level. But let’s not forget about the side-effects they carry, to name a few - dry skin, redness, itching, break- outs, sun sensitivity, and some more.

This is why the best bet is to switch to Bakuchiol. The safer, equally effective Plant-based Vitamin A Retinol alternative.

Touted as an effective alternative to Retinol, Bakuchiol is native to India. It is a herb commonly used in Ayurvedic medicines to heal, calm, and soothe the skin, due to its anti-inflammatory & antibacterial properties. It also has roots in Chinese natural medicine.

Impregnating Bakuchiol in the skin triggers the genetic pathway in skin cells to create several
collagen types useful in skin health.

Bakuchiol is a potent plant extract derived from the leaves and seeds of the Babchi plant and is vegan. It has been picking up steam lately in the skincare domain for all the justified reasons. Exceptional for blurring the fine lines and delivering unparalleled smoothness, Bakuchiol is a hydration treat for all skin types. It’s also a fantastic collagen booster!

Bakuchiol is a profoundly replenishing and age-defying formulation suitable for use – both in the morning and evening hours. In the active day phase and the regenerative night phase, Bakuchiol works with your skin’s cycles. It doesn’t sacrifice the skin’s health yet still offers the benefits of reducing signs of ageing and can be used every day, morning and night.

Since Bakuchiol is safe for all skin types, including sensitive skin types, that is precisely how it’s way better than Retinol. It does not cause any irritation to even sensitive skin.

With inputs from Dr Ipsita Chatterjee, Beauty Expert, Lotus Organics+.