![]() ![]() “When you grow over and over on the same soil, like with traditional farming practices, the soil gets depleted. ![]() This is innovative, she tells us, because being certified organic farming means that you can reap up to 60 per cent more antioxidants, according to a study published by Cambridge University Press. Meanwhile, Miranda Kerr in her role as founder and CEO of Kora Organics, has powered her latest skincare launch with bakuchiol, as well as alfalfa extract, acai stem cell extract and rosehip oil (other plant extracts that repair and prevent visible signs of ageing) to make the first certified organic retinol alternative. “It’s incredibly helpful in adult women with sensitive skin who are concerned with both issues (this group represents at least 50 per cent of my clinic audience) and it’s why I made it a central ingredient in my Flawless Brightly Serum.” Having both anti-ageing and anti-blemish properties in such a well-tolerated ingredient is a big bonus, Dr Bunting continues. “And, like retinoids, bakuchiol seems to tackle multiple points in the acne pathway, meaning it can help treat both active blemishes and prevent new ones.” The research compared the effects of 0.5 per cent bakuchiol when used twice daily with 0.5 per cent retinol used nightly in 50 women with sun damage in their late 40s and found that they both improved the appearance of wrinkles and hyperpigmentation to a similar extent. Bakuchiol vs retinolĪ skincare ingredient from the seeds of the psoralea corylifolia plant, which is native to India and Sri Lanka, bakuchiol “doesn’t share the same chemical structure as the retinoid family, but it has the ability to activate their receptors, meaning it can deliver similar benefits, potentially without some of the side effects,” explains dermatologist Dr Sam Bunting. But a recent study in the British Journal of Dermatology proved its potency in comparison to retinol, encouraging experts to unanimously recommend it. Bakuchiol, for example, is arguably the most powerful 'phytoretinol' (the umbrella term for plant-based versions), and has been harnessed in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. But that’s not to say they're new ingredients. With the potential to smooth, firm and strengthen skin without the irritating side-effects that retinoids can sometimes bring (such as redness, itching and flaking), anti-ageing alternatives are growing in popularity. But just as the undisputed anti-ageing hero has advanced, so have retinoid alternatives. Those with sensitive skin, who are pregnant and breastfeeding, or principally prefer natural and organic skincare, should mostly steer clear. Not all of us can tolerate traditional retinoids – a group of vitamin A derivatives, of which retinol is one – despite the ever-sophisticated formulations on offer today. ![]()
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