Bakuchiol - a plant-based retinol. The review article

Abstract

Bakuchiol is a plant-derived substance that is more and more used by cosmetics manufacturers as an ingredient of anti-aging preparations. The aim of the article was to compare the structure and action of bakuchiol to retinol, as well as to present its effect on the skin based on already published research. Due to its properties, bakuchiol becomes an alternative ingredient to retinol, hence is also known as vegetable retinol.