Product name | Bakuchiol; |
Chemical name | 4-(3,7-DIMETHYL-3-VINYL-OCTA-1,6-DIENYL)-PHENOL |
Alias | Psoralea Corylifolia Seed Extract; Babchi extract; Psoralea Corylifolia Extract |
Source | Psoralea Corylifolia |
CAS No. | 10309-37-2 |
Molecular Formula | C18H24O |
Molecular Weight | 256.388 |
Molecular Structure | 
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Quality Standard | 98% up by HPLC |
Appearance | Reddish brown oil
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ANALYSIS | SPECIFICATION | RESULTS |
Appearance | Reddish brown oil | Reddish brown oil |
Identification | MS/NMR data should be consistent | Positive |
Total heavy metals | < 20mg/kg | < 5mg/kg |
Residual solvents | ≤ 5000ppm | Complies |
Loss on Drying | ≤ 5.0% | 0.8% |
Assay |
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Bakuchiol | > 98% | 98.6% |
Psoralen | Not detected | ND |
Isopsoralen | Not detected | ND |
Microbiological Test |
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Total Plate Count | ≤ 10000cfu/g | < 100cfu/g |
Yeast an Mold | ≤ 100cfu/g | < 10cfu/g |
E. Coli | Not detected | ND |
Salmonella | Not detected | ND |
Conclusion | The results above meet the enterprise standard. |
What is bakuchiol?
Bakuchiol(Psoralea Corylifolia Extract) is a natural plant active ingredient found from the seeds and leaves of a plant called Psoralea corylifolia (scientific name: Psoralea corylifolia). It is a prenyl phenolic terpenoid. It is easily oxidized and has the property of overflowing with water vapor. It is soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO and other organic solvents. Bakuchiol has no photosensitivity and has many benefits for the skin.
Application of bakuchiol
Bakuchiol oil have been reported that it has the same ability as retinol to smooth skin, therefore, it can be used for all types of skin: dry, oily or sensitive. Whether you want to maintain youthful skin or find an efficient solution for a radiant acne-free skin.
Function of bakuchiol
1. Acne dispelling and anti-inflammatory.
Psoralen not only has the effect of inhibiting bacteria and controlling oil to improve acne,
but also has a good relief effect on the inflammation after acne, and can play a certain anti-inflammatory and reddishing effect.
2. Anti-aging.
Instead of retinol, psoralen provides a boost to collagen synthesis, improves wrinkles and improves skin elasticity, and is milder than retinol.Acne dispelling and anti-inflammatory Psoralen not only has the effect of inhibiting bacteria and controlling oil to improve acne,but also has a good relief effect on the inflammation after acne, and can play a certain anti-inflammatory and reddishing effect.
3. Control sebum secretion.
Psoralen can inhibit sebum secretion by inhibiting 5-alpha-reductase.
4. Antioxidant.
Psoralen has a good antioxidant effect on the oxidation of lipids on the skin surface, which can improve the darkness of the skin,blackheads caused by the oxidation of oil, pores, acne problems.
