Understanding what goes into your skincare is just as important as knowing what goes into your body. Our Ingredient Research section dives deep into the science behind individual skincare components—whether it's botanicals, peptides, ceramides, or cutting-edge bioactive compounds. We break down how these ingredients interact with your skin barrier, their long-term effects, and the research supporting their efficacy. Your skin is a reflection of your health, and knowing what you apply daily can help you make smarter, science-backed choices.

Close-up of Psoralea corylifolia (babchi) plant with green leaves and purple-white flowers, natural source of bakuchiol in skincare.
ANTIOXIDANT SKINCARE BAKUCHIOL SKINCARE COLLAGEN SUPPORT GENTLE ANTI-AGING NATURAL SKINCARE INGREDIENTS PLANT-BASED ACTIVE RETINOIC ACID RECEPTORS RETINOL ALTERNATIVE SENSITIVE SKIN FRIENDLY WRINKLE SUPPORT
Bakuchiol & the Skin: How It Activates Retinoic Acid Receptors Without the Harshness

Bakuchiol is often called a “natural retinol alternative” — but it works in its own way. While retinol can cause irritation by pushing skin receptors too hard, bakuchiol gently encourages many of the same pathways that support smoother, firme...

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