CO₂ Extracts
Bakuchiol
Psoralea corylifolia
Plant-derived retinol alternative from babchi seeds.
About this ingredient
Bakuchiol is a naturally occurring meroterpene phenol extracted from the seeds of Psoralea corylifolia (babchi). Widely recognised as a gentle, plant-derived alternative to retinol, it delivers visible smoothing, firming and antioxidant benefits without the irritation associated with retinoids. Suitable for sensitive-skin, pregnancy-safe and clean-beauty formulations. Plantique Naturals bakuchiol is standardised to ≥ 99% by HPLC and shipped with a full analytical dossier.
Technical specification
- Botanical name
- Psoralea corylifolia
- Extraction method
- Supercritical CO₂ / Purification
- Key constituent
- Bakuchiol
- Typical assay
- 99% min
- CAS number
- 10309-37-2
- Appearance
- Pale yellow to amber viscous liquid
- Odour profile
- Faint, characteristic
- Solubility
- Oil soluble
- Origin
- Odisha, India
Trade information
Indicative commercial terms for procurement teams. Firm quotations issued on request against your specification and destination.
Minimum order (MOQ)
1 kg
Lead time
14 – 21 days ex-works
Pack sizes
250 g / 1 kg / 5 kg amber glass or aluminium
Incoterms
EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP
HS code
3301.29
Shelf life
24 months from date of manufacture
Storage
Refrigerate (2 – 8 °C) for extended shelf life; protect from light.
Applications
Usage & dosage
Typical use levels for Bakuchiol across finished-product categories, compiled from openly published references (IFRA, FEMA GRAS, EMA HMPC, WHO, USP/Ph. Eur., Tisserand & Young). Verify against your own regulatory framework.
| Application | Typical use level | Example formats |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Care | 0.5 – 2% (typical 1%) | Anti-ageing serums and night creams as a retinol alternative; safe during pregnancy. |
| Pharmaceutical | 0.5 – 1% topical | Dermatological topicals for photo-ageing; published efficacy comparable to 0.5% retinol. |
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