Retinol is the gold standard for anti-aging, particularly in regards to stimulating collagen and elastin synthesis to target wrinkles, fine lines, sagging, and loss of elasticity and firmness. Unfortunately, it may be too strong for those with sensitive, rosacea and eczema skin, while some people may also choose to avoid this active ingredient during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
One of the few promising alternative ingredients is Bakuchiol, although being very different from retinol.
Bakuchiol, is a botanical derived from the leaves and seeds of the Psoralea Corylifolia (Babchi) plant with meroterpene phenol as a major component that has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial benefits. It bears no structural resemblance with Retinoic Acid, and cannot fit into the Retinoic Acid receptor to trigger the same response in the skin. However, it is promising in stimulating the receptor nonetheless to boost production of collagen Type I, III and IV as well as elastin fibres. It also speeds up cell turnover. All these increases the skin's firmness and elasticity, smoothes out wrinkles and fine lines, evens skin tone, reduces hyperpigmentation, while minimizing the appearance of pores and treating acne.
Marie Reynolds London Bakuchiol Complex Supercharger features 1% Bakuchiol, the maximum concentration recommended for use, in a base of anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-aging, nourishing olive-derived squalane. Not only is it designed to help improve fine lines, wrinkles, elasticity, and firmness for all skin types, including sensitive, eczema and rosacea skin, as well as during pregnancy and breastfeeding, in addition to being anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, it also helps downregulate 5-alpha-reductase, an enzyme that increases excess oil production in the skin, and inhibits the growth of P.acnes bacteria, thereby preventing acne.
The skin is thus restored and regenerated, and the lipid barrier strengthened.
Formulated specifically to:
Stimulate the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid
Smooth wrinkles and fine lines
Firm and increase elasticity
Prevent premature aging
Improve and prevent acne
Anti-inflammatory
Soothe skin
Repair the skin barrier
After toning with Hydr8™, apply 2-3 drops directly to skin as an ampoule day and night. Follow with Peptide Complex Supercharger, Skin Quencher, or Elixir™ and Reson8™.
1% Bakuchiol - a promising ingredient with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial benefits that aims to stimulate collagen production and thus smooth fine lines and wrinkles, as well as increase elasticity and firmness, whilst fighting inflammations, free radicals and acne. 1% is the maximum concentration recommended for use for this ingredient.
Squalane - nourishing and moisturising with powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-aging properties, also helps fade hyperpigmentation and dark spots.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride - helps restore the skin's protective barrier while replenishing moisture and preventing moisture loss, leaving skin soft and smooth. Also works as an antioxidant.