Thank you for doing this video. Bakuchiol has been used in Ayurveda for centuries. It’s also called Babchi in Hindi and it’s even prescribed for vitiligo in Indian medicine. My mom had Vitiligo and the dermatologists told her there’s no cure. (She’s a radiologist herself.) But one of the Ayurvedic practitioners asked her to consume babchi and her vitiligo disappeared. I’ve started using Bakuchiol in the morning and it’s made my melasma so much better in two months.
Sorry this is unrelated but Dr Sam, please could you do a video explaining moisturisers and how to know if we're using too much or too little? I've been reading a lot online (would never take as gospel but still) about doctors advising that using too much can cause clogged pores etc, or even that the vast majority of us shouldn't use moisturiser! Just wondered if you could dispel or confirm that in a video? Is it true that overusing it can cause clogging as a result of the skin barrier becoming weakened and should we re-train skin to get used to a minimal amount? X
I am thinking of adding bakuchiol or azaleic acid to my moring routine. I already use vitamin c & niacinamide. How many serums are too many? How do I determine which of the 2 I should add?
Hello, I’m pregnant and have been using bakuchiol as an alternative to retinol. Thought it was safe then recently read that it is an androgen receptor inhibitor- which could’ve been bad if I was expecting a boy not sure what effect this might have on a female baby. Do you consider this safe for pregnancy?
Anita Cairns so it doesn’t enter fetal circulation? I guess there’s nothing conclusory on that yet. Anyway I’ve continued to use up the product I have but I won’t be purchasing it in the future just because it’s not nearly as effective as retinol
Very interesting and it would be great to have this in larger amounts in serums etc for those of us with sensitive skin who struggle with tret etc but need the help at a certain age.
Im using the typologie 1% bakuchiol AM and PM and it's giving me smoother looking skin since I tried it but .. being 22 and having acne prone skin, I just hope the formula in this brand is a good friend
Hi Dr Sam i am a mature lady, mid sixties taken fairly good care of my skin, if I were to choose one product ( apart from SPF) from your range what would it be? What is the most potent product for non sensitive skin am or pm or both... thank you ... ps love your SPF
Dr Sam Bunting very exciting, will do and thank you! Also, if you’re ever considering developing a moisturising tinted (perhaps all mineral) SPF (perhaps in light, medium and deeper tones), I’m sure we’d all go wild 😀
@@shaylynprice1695 This looks really good as it is high up on the ingredient list but it is not cheap and great if you live in the US (from Beautylish) but very expensive shipping to the UK sadly.
Thank you for this informative video. can you please help me with this question, I heard that Bakuchiol can increase chances of breast cancer, is that true???? Can you recommend a serum for sensitive skin? If possible Oil free?
@@theresahenson3778 I did not experienced any peeling at all but also I've been using granactive retinoid, azaleic acid and niacinamide (Flawless Nightly) for 3-4 months before using PC 0.3% retinol and after finishing the bottle I went 0.06% Retinaldehyde. Finished the bottled again and now I am using Tretinoin 0.025% 😁
Mark Pritchard Personally I find it beautiful on my skin but I suspect that in the short term it is the Squalane oil that suits me so well. Being a Retinol alternative is its USP for those who can't tolerate Retinol. Anyway this is the write up that sold it to me initially: What does it do: Bakuchiol is a plant derived, natural alternative to vitamin A. Derived from the seeds of the Ayurvedic plant, Psoralea corylifolia, Bakuchiol has been found to enhance collagen production, provide antioxidant protection and help calm inflammation, often the cause of acne and rosacea. It also helps to smooth fine lines and wrinkles, improve the appearance of pigmentation and photo-damage and increase the skins elasticity and firmness, while sealing in hydration. All without causing irritation on the skin such as peeling, dryness and sensitivity associated with retinol. Garden of Wisdom’s Bakuchiol Serum is teamed with the skin softening properties of pure Squalane Oil to deliver rejuvenated, plumper, softer and smoother skin The Science: Sytenol® A, Bakuchiol Oil, represents the gold standard and is REACH registered through extensive safety testing and performance. This high purity and quality oil has been the subject of various clinical studies. A study carried out by Syntheon using 0.5% Sytenol® A, Bakuchiol Oil, showed a significant improvement in lines and wrinkles, pigmentation, elasticity, firmness and photo-damage without irritation on the skin such as peeling, dryness and sensitivity associated with retinol. Super Bakuchiol Serum, unlike most other Bakuchiol or Babchi Oils, contains 100% well-defined 1% Bakuchiol Oil without any photosensitisers often found in many other Bakuchiol products.
@@hansiesma16 It's a promising ingredient but there needs to be a lot more scientific studies. But hey if people find it works for them that's great! 😊
@@ellay4514 Well I can give you a further update. I started using A313 (Retinol) well over a year ago. So much oil usage with the Bakuchiol, and others, was creating carnage with my clothes, bed sheets and hair that constantly needed washing and so I was tiring of the regime I had embarked on/invested in. I decided to look for an easier regime and eventually decided to see if I could tolerate Retinol. It took me 8 months before I had built up tolerance of Retinol so that I could use it every other night. I started off with buffering and once a week usage, then twice a week for a number of months and so forth. I didn't experience this improvement with Bakuchiol but I most certainly have with Retinol: a significant improvement in pigmentation, elasticity, firmness and photo damage. So much that Retinol, Cerave healing ointment and SensiBiafine are my entire facial regime now. I'm not telling you Bakuchiol is no good; just that I've replaced it with something that benefits my 53 year old skin more.
To me, you are just as elegant and stunning as Dr. Ellen Marmur, love your knowledge and way of speech ❤ thank you for all the beneficial tips you give us! I am wondering if your products ship to Hungary?
Can you recommend an affordable, fragrance-free, alcohol & witch hazel free, hydrating face mist? I am looking for one with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, aloe, green tea, cucumber, chamomile etc.
I like all your videos that I have seen, I am a skincare formulator, I like formulating natural or natural derived products for my own use at the moment. My question is if I am using an oil serum with bakuchiol, where does is come in the morning routine? Is it before my SPF product, don’t worry I am not making this product for now, or is it better layered before my sunscreen, I do understand that my sunscreen product is better to stay on top of my skin to serve its purpose. Thank you in advance🌹.
I tried a 1% Bakuchiol product tonight for the first time after cleansing and before moisturising. My skin went quite red & felt hot. Is this normal? I’ve never used a product like this before. I have combination skin and get small breakouts on my jawline/lower cheeks occasionally.
Hey! I applied the Bakuchiol serum today for the first time and felt the same as you ...not sure whether to continue using it or should I stop immediately. Do share your experience plz.
@@ysh336 1% is the highest percentage. Find a product with 0.5 to start with. I've built up my retinol usage over the course of the last 10 months so I can tolerate it. Start with lower strength and slowly build up. Nothing to be worried about. It's waaaaay more gentle than even the lowest percentage of over-the-counter retinol. Hope this helps
Sundara Daya I was thinking it would be nice to use bakuchiol on nights I don’t use tretnoin. Tretinoin is great, but causes me irritation if I use it nightly.
I love the Herbivore Bakuchiol serum, but they’ve discontinued it. 😩 I loved it because I could use it morning and night on both my retinol and nonretinol days.
Loris I just asked a question about this. I’ve been using this in pregnancy because it was touted as a safe alternative to retinol. Then I heard it’s an androgen receptor inhibitor - sounds like what you’re saying- now I’m scared. 😱 will stop using it to be safe
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Hi Dr thank you so much for your informative videos, could you please do a video on hair post chemotherapy, I am 8 years post chemotherapy and my hear never grew back the same thickness it used to be almost 20 percent came back is it a side effect of chemo? I was always told your hair grows back curly mine did not change in texture just super fine. Would really appreciate a video and a haircare routine
I am dealing with the same thing! 7 years post chemo and my formerly thick super curly hair grew back just sort of wavy and super thin. I would love to know how to improve thickness again.
@drsambunting hi... have you seen any of Dr. Vanita's videos, she claims that glycolic acid, lactic acid and aha/bha peel are not good for colored skin tones like myself, I am of Asian decent... can I ask what your opinion on that is? Ty!
Dr. Sam: I have recently started using Emepelle serum and night cream. I was unable to find any instructions regarding the adding of other serums and Retin A along with Emepelle. Can you please tell me if I can add or not. Thanking you in advance!
Is the inkey list a good one I'm now currently shopping for this bakuchoil as ive been using the ordinary retinol with squalane for passed month but i only use it once a week to be safe im wondering if the inkey list bakuchoil would be better and safer for my skin to use more regularly
I like all your videos that I have seen, I am a skincare formulator, I like formulating natural or natural derived products for my own use at the moment. My question is if I am using an oil serum with bakuchiol, where does is come in the morning routine? Is it before my SPF product, don’t worry I am not making this product for now, or is it better layered before my sunscreen, I do understand that my sunscreen product is better to stay on top of my skin to serve its purpose. Thank you in advance🌹.
