Bakuchiol Antioxidant Serum
30ml / 1 fl. oz
2% Bakuchiol. A concentrated botanical antioxidant serum for smoother, more even-looking skin.
We donate 1% of product sales to World Land Trust
A concentrated Bakuchiol serum designed to support smoother, more even-looking skin while providing antioxidant care.
Bakuchiol is a plant-derived compound with promising research behind its use in skincare. Clinical studies have found improvements in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and uneven pigmentation following regular topical use.
We pair Bakuchiol with lightweight Kalahari melon seed oil, creating a simple, fast-absorbing serum that leaves skin soft, smooth and comfortable.
✓ It contains 2% Bakuchiol
Bakuchiol is a naturally occurring plant compound with antioxidant properties.
Research has investigated topical Bakuchiol for improving the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation and skin texture. Its antioxidant activity also makes it an interesting ingredient for protecting skin lipids from oxidative stress.
At 2%, our serum provides a concentrated level of this increasingly well-studied botanical active.
✓ It's a powerful antioxidant
Oxidative stress is one of the factors involved in visible skin ageing.
Bakuchiol has demonstrated antioxidant activity in laboratory research, which is one of the reasons it has attracted interest in skincare.
We use it here for what it is: a botanical antioxidant with promising evidence for improving the appearance of ageing skin.
✓ It's lightweight and fast-absorbing
We use Kalahari melon seed oil as the carrier for our Bakuchiol.
Naturally rich in linoleic acid, it has a light, dry feel that absorbs easily into the skin without leaving a heavy or greasy finish.
The result is a serum that feels more like a silky facial oil than a traditional treatment serum.
✓ It contains minimal ingredients
There are just two ingredients in the bottle: Kalahari melon seed oil and Bakuchiol.
That's it.
No added water. No unnecessary fillers. Just a concentrated botanical active in a lightweight oil base.
How to use it.
Less, but better.
We don't believe skincare needs to be complicated.
Not a ten-step routine. Not a shelf full of products competing for your attention.
Just a few well-chosen ingredients, used consistently.
Our Bakuchiol Antioxidant Serum is a good example: just two ingredients, a concentrated botanical active and a lightweight oil base, designed to fit easily into the routine you already have.
Simple by design. Nothing unnecessary.
Bakuchiol is a naturally occurring plant compound with antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties. It has been studied for its ability to improve the appearance of wrinkles, pigmentation and other visible signs of skin ageing.
Is Bakuchiol a natural alternative to retinol?
No - and we don't position it that way.
Bakuchiol and retinol are different molecules. Retinol is a vitamin A derivative with a much larger body of clinical evidence behind it.
Bakuchiol has its own emerging evidence base and is particularly interesting for its antioxidant properties and potential to improve the appearance of photoaged skin.
Is Bakuchiol as effective as retinol?
There isn't enough evidence to make that claim.
One clinical study found comparable improvements in certain measures of wrinkles and hyperpigmentation after 12 weeks, but this does not mean bakuchiol and retinol are equivalent or interchangeable.
We believe bakuchiol is worth using for what it is - not because it needs to imitate retinol.
The base of this serum is Kalahari melon seed oil, a lightweight botanical oil naturally rich in linoleic acid.
It has a dry, silky texture and absorbs readily into the skin.
We chose it because it provides an elegant oil base for Bakuchiol while keeping the finished serum light and comfortable.
It also has virtually no noticeable scent, making it easy to incorporate into a minimalist skincare routine.
This serum is ideal if you want:
✓ A concentrated botanical antioxidant
✓ Support for smoother, more even-looking skin
✓ To soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
✓ Support for a brighter, more even-looking complexion
✓ A lightweight, oil-based treatment
✓ A simple formula built around a single active ingredient
It can be used across dry, combination, oily and blemish-prone skin types, provided the formula suits your individual skin.
Bakuchiol can be incorporated into a daily skincare routine.
If you're new to active skincare, start once a day and increase according to how your skin responds.
No. Kalahari melon seed oil gives the serum a light, dry and silky feel. It absorbs quickly without leaving a heavy residue.
Yes, although you don't necessarily need to use both.
If retinol is already part of your routine, bakuchiol can be used alongside it if your skin tolerates the combination. If you're using several active ingredients, introduce them gradually rather than adding everything at once.
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We believe in self-care without compromise, which extends to our unwavering commitment to being both vegan and cruelty-free.
Our entire range is formulated without animal-derived ingredients. Proudly manufactured in the United Kingdom, where animal testing is prohibited, we also refuse to sell in any country that mandates animal testing.
Our commitment goes beyond our products: we donate 1% of annual revenue to World Land Trust and have been a certified B Corporation since 2021, actively building a more responsible future for self-care.
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