Bakuchiol with antibacterial, anti-aging, and anti-inflammatory properties useful in psoriasis and vitiligo
USA: A review article published in the Journal of cosmetic dermatology has mentioned that Bakuchiol is an alternative to retinol and has properties like anti-aging, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
The plant Psoralea corylfolia contains compounds such as psoralens that are useful for treating psoriasis and vitiligo. The plant is used in Chinese and Indian traditional medicine for diseases such as psoriasis and leprosy. Bakuchiol (BAK), a meroterpene phenol in Psoralea corylfolia, has similar functional properties to topical retinoids, commonly used to treat acne, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and wrinkles. BAK is an emerging cosmeceutical agent with promising properties.
The trend for “clean” skincare products and increasing demands for anti-ageing retinoid alternatives have poised BAK as a “must-have” ingredient.
Considering this, a review was done by researchers from the Department of Dermatology, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA. The lead researcher was Carolina Puyana, MD, MSPH.
The researchers reviewed BAK applications in dermatology.
The study points are:
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