Tag: Sensitive Skin Solutions

Retinol is the gold standard, but its side effects—redness, peeling, and “Retinoid Dermatitis”—are a major barrier for many. Enter Bakuchiol, the plant-derived powerhouse that claims to offer retinol-like results without the trauma. As a Bioengineering Ph.D., I wanted to look beyond the “clean beauty” marketing. How can a terpenophenol (Bakuchiol) mimic a vitamin A derivative…