EkoFace 100% Natural Babchi (Bakuchi, Bakuchiol) Oil. (30ml)

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Parimala Devi B, Ramasubramaniaraj R (2009). "Dental Caries and Medicinal Plants – An Overview". Journal of Pharmacy Research. 2 (11): 1669–1675. Please note that for a burn you should put the affected limb/area under cold running water for a minimum of 2 minutes. Two minutes sounds like a short time but when you are standing under the tap, make sure you stay the full 120 seconds. ) Bakuchiol, one of the components of the oil, is often compared to retinol although more research is still needed to fully support this claim. Retinol is an A vitamin and acts on the elastin and collagen in the skin, giving a plumping effect that smoothes fine lines and wrinkles. Bakuchiol is thought to have the same properties while being much gentler on the skin. What are the benefits of the cold-pressing method? If you’ve been doing your skincare homework, then you’ll have discovered that bakuchiol is regarded as the gentler sister of retinol. Topical application of the oil shows that it possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. But it’s main benefit is that the oil has been demonstrated to confer retinol like benefits to the skin – especially for mature skin.

It is cold pressed, the most natural form of extracting natural oils from a plant, fruit, or seeds. The oil can be applied directly to the skin or formulated into creams and lotions. If used in hot process formulations it is recommended to add the oil at cool down.I have sensitive Asperger’s skin, and plant- based extracts that reduce fine lines and wrinkles are my area of special interest. This fantastic oil is fast growing in the skincare industry, as it is believed to act as a natural retinol alternative. This oil is much gentler on the skin and doesn’t cause dryness and irritation that is commonly found with retinol use. Because it is plant-based, it is also a clean and natural vegan alternative. In addition to this, it's also reported to possess antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antifungal activities. The anti-inflammatory nature of Bakuchi oil helps to manage conditions like dermatitis and oedema. 3

In my world, Bakuchiol is the clear winner. That's why I designed our award-winning Bakuchiol serum. Damodaran, N.P.; Dev, Sukh (January 1973). "Meroterpenoids—III". Tetrahedron. 29 (9): 1209–1213. doi: 10.1016/0040-4020(73)80103-6. ISSN 0040-4020.

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For years, using parts of the bakuchiol plant has been prevalent in Indian Ayurvedic and Chinese medicines, as well as Tamil Siddha practices, to helpcalm and soothe the skin. Bakuchiol though, is a hot and trendy natural skin care ingredient for those looking for safe alternatives to retinol. More recently a ‘newer’ form of Babchi has been made available. Of course laboratories are always eager to find a Unique Selling Point, so to say, that makes their extract ‘different’. One of the amazing fact about this herb is that whole plant is used in medicine system for its medicinal properties. Common name of this herb is kusthghan, it is best ancient remedy used for kusthroga and leucoderma. Often then you start fiddling with plants, the extracts you create cause skin sensitisation, think of the allergens listing on products. Limonene for instance, is sensitising/irritating on its own, even in minute doses, but when found inside a plant, there are natural ‘quenchers’ that ensure it does not irritate your skin.

The plant’s seeds can be used as an antidote to snake venom and scorpion sting due to its anticoagulant effect. 3,4 Studies have shown that bakuchi can help in reducing oxidative stress and protecting against DNA damage. source: ncbi.nlm.nih.govBakuchi is an important herb that is used for its medicinal properties. The seeds of Bakuchi are kidney shaped, having a bitter taste and a very unpleasant odor. Studies have shown that bakuchiol helps prevent fine lines and wrinkles, helps with pigmentation, elasticity and firmness,” says New York-based dermatologist Debra Jaliman.

Parwe S. An Ayurvedic and Modern Review on Valued Medicinal Plant-Bakuchi (Psoralea corylifolia Linn.) Article in Drugs and Cell Therapies in Hematology. 2021 [cited 2022 Feb 14]; Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355651386 Zone 51 Poland, Greece, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia. Labbé, Cecilia; Faini, Francesca; Coll, Joseph; Connolly, Joseph D. (July 1996). "Bakuchiol derivatives from the leaves of Psoralea glandulosa". Phytochemistry. 42 (5): 1299–1303. doi: 10.1016/0031-9422(96)00144-6. ISSN 0031-9422. According to a study carried out by the British Journal of Dermatology in 2018, bakuchiol is in the same league as retinol in terms of its ability to help improve the signs of skin ageing. 5Shop From Our Wide Range Of Herbal Ayurvedic Products To Attain Clear Skin, Healthy Hair And Boost Overall Health! The active compounds in bakuchi, such as psoralen, have been found to have anti-cancer properties. source: cancer.gov The plant also has anti-cancer properties, which inhibit the multiplication of lung cancer cells and osteosarcoma.