INCI: Bakuchiol
Appearance: Clear to pale yellow/amber liquid
Solubility: Oil soluble
Recommended Use Level: 0.5–1%
Purity: 99.8% Bakuchiol
Psoralen Content: ≤50 ppm
Suitable for: Facial serums, facial oils, creams, emulsions, balms and anti-ageing formulations
What is Bakuchiol?
Bakuchiol is a high-performance, plant-derived cosmetic active valued for its ability to support smoother-looking, firmer and more even-toned skin.
It has become particularly popular in modern skincare formulations as a gentler alternative to traditional retinoid-inspired routines. Although Bakuchiol is chemically different from retinol, it is widely used in products targeting the visible signs of ageing, uneven skin tone, loss of elasticity and blemish-prone skin.
JustGlow Bakuchiol is a high-purity 99.8% cosmetic-grade active, rather than crude Babchi/Bakuchi oil.
Its oil-soluble nature also makes it exceptionally easy to formulate with, particularly for home formulators and small skincare laboratories.
Why Formulate with Bakuchiol?
Supports Firmer, Smoother-Looking Skin
Bakuchiol is widely used in anti-ageing formulations designed to improve the appearance of:
- Fine lines
- Uneven skin texture
- Loss of firmness
- Dull-looking skin
- Visible signs of premature ageing
It is particularly suited to facial serums, night treatments and restorative skincare.
Helps Improve the Appearance of Uneven Skin Tone
Bakuchiol is an excellent addition to brightening and pigmentation-focused formulations.
It can be combined with ingredients such as:
- Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THDC)
- Alpha Arbutin
- Tranexamic Acid
- Acetyl Zingerone
- SEPPIWHITE™ MSH
- Vitamin E
This allows formulators to build sophisticated multi-active products targeting both skin ageing and uneven tone.
Suitable for Retinol-Inspired Skincare
Bakuchiol is frequently described as a natural alternative to retinol, although the two ingredients are chemically different.
For formulators, it provides an interesting option for creating modern anti-ageing products without relying on traditional retinoids.
It is particularly attractive when developing skincare positioned around:
gentle ageing support • barrier-friendly skincare • botanical actives • sensitive-skin routines
Ideal for Oil-Based Formulations
One of Bakuchiol's biggest formulation advantages is its ease of use.
Because it is oil soluble, it can be incorporated directly into:
- Facial oils
- Anhydrous serums
- Oil gels
- Balms
- Cleansing balms
- Cream oil phases
- Emulsions
- Overnight treatments
This makes it particularly suitable for beginner and intermediate formulators.
How to Formulate with Bakuchiol
Recommended Usage
0.5–1%
For many facial formulations, around 0.5–1% Bakuchiol provides an excellent starting point.
Solubility
Bakuchiol is oil soluble.
It can be incorporated into cosmetic oils, esters and emollients including:
- Squalane
- Hemisqualane
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Isoamyl Laurate
- C13-15 Alkane
- Rosehip Oil
- Jojoba Oil
- Other cosmetic carrier oils
Processing
For emulsions, Bakuchiol is generally best incorporated during the cool-down phase or once the formulation temperature has reduced.
For simple anhydrous facial oils, it can normally be mixed directly into the oil phase until evenly dispersed.
Formulation Ideas
Bakuchiol can be used to create:
Bakuchiol Night Serum
Combine Bakuchiol with Squalane, Hemisqualane and Vitamin E.
Vitamin C + Bakuchiol Facial Oil
Combine with THDC for an elegant oil-soluble antioxidant serum.
Brightening Bakuchiol Serum
Combine with THDC and SEPPIWHITE™ MSH for an advanced oil-based brightening concept.
Antioxidant Recovery Oil
Combine Bakuchiol with Acetyl Zingerone, Vitamin E and lightweight emollients.
Barrier-Focused Night Cream
Incorporate Bakuchiol into a cream containing Ceramides, Cholesterol and skin-compatible emollients.
Who is Bakuchiol Suitable For?
Bakuchiol is particularly interesting for formulations designed for:
- Mature skin
- Dull skin
- Uneven skin tone
- Blemish-prone skin
- Early signs of ageing
- Fine lines
- Loss of firmness
- Retinol-inspired skincare routines
Why Choose JustGlow Bakuchiol?
High purity – 99.8% Bakuchiol
Low controlled psoralen content – ≤50 ppm
Cosmetic-grade active
Oil soluble and easy to formulate
Suitable for both professional and home cosmetic formulation
Available in small quantities for formulation development and testing
At JustGlow, we specialise in making high-performance cosmetic ingredients available in practical quantities, allowing independent formulators, skincare creators and small laboratories to experiment with sophisticated actives without purchasing industrial-scale quantities.
