Who will take the throne in the Kingdom of Skin?

The July 2023 issue of NORMAG opens with a playful tale of retinol and bakuchiol, then turns to the science behind the two ingredients.

Bakuchiol has drawn attention as a plant-derived ingredient with retinol-like activity. But how closely do their effects compare, and what do the studies say about skin tolerance? We look at research on wrinkles, uneven tone and the biological pathways involved, while considering the irritation that can accompany retinol use.

Read the issue for both sides of the story: an imaginative introduction to bakuchiol and a closer examination of the evidence.