25/12/2025
Think bakuchiol is the gentle, plant-based retinol everyone claims? đą
Think againâŚ
Dr. Stefanie cuts through the marketing hype to reveal why this trendy ingredient isnât actually related to retinol at allâand why its âgentleâ reputation might be dangerously misleading.
From overlooked allergy risks to her own blistering reaction, she explains why the bakuchiol craze could backfire spectacularly.
âŚIf youâre considering swapping your proven retinol for this botanical newcomer, this evidence-based reality check is essential listening before you make that switch.
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