What is Bakuchiol Oil?

Bakuchiol Oil is extracted from the seeds of Psoralea corylifolia, a plant originally from India that has been used in Ayurveda for centuries for skin and hair. The plant is also known as babchi, and you may sometimes find this oil under the name babchi oil or bakuchi oil. Our oil is cold-pressed and has a light brown color and a sweet, nutty aroma.

Bakuchiol Oil versus pure bakuchiol

Pure bakuchiol is an isolated molecule extracted from the plant through chemical processes, often in concentrations of 95 to 99%. Our oil is different: a cold-pressed plant oil in which bakuchiol occurs naturally. According to our supplier, our oil contains approximately 13.8% bakuchiol, which is on the high side for cold-pressed varieties and supports its effectiveness. The remaining 86% consists of natural fatty acids and plant substances from the seed, making the oil gentler and more broadly nourishing than isolated bakuchiol.

How is Bakuchiol Oil made?

The seeds of the Psoralea corylifolia plant are cracked and cold-pressed. In cold-pressed oil, no heat above 30 degrees is used during pressing, and no solvents are used. The oil is then filtered and ready for use.

Bakuchiol Oil and psoralens

An important fact about bakuchiol oil: the Psoralea corylifolia plant naturally contains psoralens and furanocoumarines, substances that can make the skin more sensitive to sunlight. However, these substances are found in the fruits, leaves and pods of the plant, not in the seeds. Because our oil is pressed only from the seeds, it is naturally psoralen-free. This is an important difference from some other bakuchiol oils on the market, and means that our oil is also safe to use on the skin during the day.

Why is Bakuchiol Oil so special?

Bakuchiol is often seen as a natural counterpart to retinol. Like retinol, bakuchiol is widely used in care for mature skin and for an even complexion. The difference lies in the action: bakuchiol is much gentler on the skin, rarely causes irritation and is suitable for virtually every skin type.

Benefits of Bakuchiol Oil for your skin

Pro-age action without irritation
Bakuchiol cares for mature skin and contributes to smoother-looking skin.

Evens out the skin
The oil helps soften age spots and uneven areas and promotes a more even skin tone.

Suitable for sensitive skin
Unlike retinol, bakuchiol rarely causes redness or flaking. This makes the oil suitable for sensitive or reactive skin as well.

Light texture
Bakuchiol Oil feels light and absorbs quickly, without leaving a heavy film behind.

Benefits of Bakuchiol Oil for your hair

Nourishes dry and frizzy hair
The oil makes dry and frizzy hair softer and gives a natural shine. Especially nice for curly hair.

Cares for the scalp
A few drops massaged into the scalp before washing can help with a dry or irritated scalp.

How to use Bakuchiol Oil?

For your face, apply a few drops of bakuchiol oil to cleansed skin in the evening (or both morning and evening) and massage gently. You can use the oil pure or mix it with a lighter base oil such as jojoba oil or squalane. For your hair, massage a few drops into the lengths and optionally into the scalp before washing, let it soak for 15 to 30 minutes and wash out with your regular shampoo. Bakuchiol Oil is also a nice ingredient in DIY pro-age serums and facial oils.

Tips when using Bakuchiol Oil

• Bakuchiol oil has a characteristic, earthy and nutty aroma. That's just part of this pure, cold-pressed oil.
• Because our bakuchiol oil is pressed from the seeds, it is naturally psoralen-free and therefore also safe to use during the day.
• For DIY use, you can incorporate bakuchiol oil into a facial serum in a ratio of 5 to 10%.