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Bakuchiol

Bakuchiol

Safety Notes

Plant-derived 'retinol alternative'; evidence for wrinkle reduction; better tolerated than retinol; no photosensitivity concern; no pregnancy restriction; COSMOS-permitted; must verify extract purity and standardisation

Function & Common Use

Function

Active (Retinol alternative / Anti-aging)

Category

Active Ingredient

Common In

Anti-aging serums moisturisers

Origin

Vegetable (Psoralea corylifolia)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Format restriction: Leave-on

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bakuchiol safe to use in skincare?

Bakuchiol has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Plant-derived 'retinol alternative'; evidence for wrinkle reduction; better tolerated than retinol; no photosensitivity concern; no pregnancy restriction; COSMOS-permitted; must verify extract purity and standardisation

Is Bakuchiol allowed in India?

Bakuchiol is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Bakuchiol used for in cosmetics?

Bakuchiol functions as: Active (Retinol alternative / Anti-aging). It is commonly found in: Anti-aging serums moisturisers.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS10309-37-2
ECN/A

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