Bakuchiol for Fine Lines
Bakuchiol is a plant-derived retinoid alternative with moderate evidence for fine-line softening.
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Bakuchiol is a plant-derived retinoid alternative with moderate evidence for fine-line softening.
how to use it. Daily, AM and/or PM.
why it works. Modulates retinoid-adjacent gene expression without RAR binding. One head-to-head RCT vs 0.5% retinol showed comparable efficacy.
Reviewed with 1 source on 2026-07-03.
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Bakuchiol during breastfeeding is not well-studied.