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Bakuchiol is well tolerated by all skin types, including sensitive and hyperpigmentation-prone skin, with minimal irritation or photosensitivity. It is considered safe for daily use and preferred by those who cannot tolerate retinol due to irritation or photosensitivity.

Bakuchiol exhibits retinol-like activity by upregulating types I, III, and IV collagen synthesis, which strengthens the skin’s extracellular matrix and basement membrane. It also increases fibroblast proliferation and keratinocyte growth factor (FGF7), enhancing skin regeneration and epidermal repair. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, reducing oxidative stress and inflammation that contribute to skin aging. Unlike retinol, bakuchiol is photostable and can be used daily without causing photosensitivity or irritation. It inhibits matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) that degrade collagen, and in clinical studies, bakuchiol significantly improved fine lines, wrinkles, skin elasticity, firmness, pigmentation, and moisture retention. Bakuchiol also helps stabilize retinol in formulations, reducing retinol-induced oxidative stress.