As we step into our 30s, many of us see and feel more changes in our skin—less plump skin, fine lines, and wrinkles—and these are all part of life. However, that’s not saying we can’t do anything about it! Seeking to slow down these early signs of aging to maintain a youthful glow? We have good news: It’s never too early (or too late) to start taking care of your skin. After all, a proactive approach in skincare can make all the difference.

The quest for the fountain of youth goes on, prompting a surge in the demand for anti-aging products. The result? More ingredients are being introduced in the market to address premature skin aging. An example is the crowd-favorite retinol.

There’s no denying that retinol has become a holy grail skincare ingredient because of its strong anti-aging benefits. However, it can also be harsh, irritating, and can cause skin dryness and redness. Considering these, there are also many dos and don’ts to take note of when applying retinol, requiring you to be extra careful as you include it in your skincare regimen (oops!). But worry not! Remember this truth bomb: you don’t have to settle for the “tiis-ganda” skincare.

You can now achieve a youthful glow without the pain and risk. Want to know how? (*drum rolls, please*) Try bakuchiol.

Bakuchiol 101: a natural retinol alternative without the irritation

Bakuchiol is a plant-based ingredient that is known to be a natural and gentle alternative to retinol. As per Harvard Health Publishing, Bakuchiol is derived from the seeds of Psoralea corylifolia, also known as the babchi plant. It’s been used in both traditional Chinese and Indian Ayurvedic medicine for centuries.

Just like retinol, it is said to improve skin firmness and elasticity, boost collagen production, prevent or reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and lighten dark circles and acne marks—but minus the irritation and purging. Bakuchiol also speeds up cell regeneration and helps soothe and heal the skin with its anti-inflammatory properties, unlike retinol, which may exacerbate these conditions. This is why bakuchiol is a safer alternative, especially for expectant or nursing moms and those with sensitive skin.

Now, if you’re wondering how you can cop one, we have another good news for you!

Doubling the skin miracle

Many brands have included bakuchiol into their serum, eye cream, and facial oil formulations considering how it can work wonders on the skin. But recently, local brand Human Nature launched its Sunflower Beauty Oil with Bakuchiol, a genuinely natural, gentler face care alternative to retinol but with a bonus! It doubles the miracle with the fusion of skincare superstars–bakuchiol and Sunflower Beauty Oil.

The powers of Bakuchiol, paired with the brand’s bestselling and multi-awarded Sunflower Beauty Oil—which delivers 25 beauty miracles to the skin from head to toe, surely offer a holistic and clean approach to achieving youthfully glowing skin. What’s also exciting is that you can grab this powerhouse product at a great deal (P299.75). Say “goodbye” to pain and purging and say hello to a “good buy” as 10 out of 10 also reported no skin purging. (based on the brand’s recent panel test conducted among 34 consumers).

If you’re wondering how you can integrate bakuchiol into your daily skincare routine to achieve youthful-looking skin, you can follow a four-step natural skincare routine with the following sequence: cleansing, toning, moisturizing, and applying two to three pumps of Human Nature Sunflower Beauty Oil with Bakuchiol. Pro tip: massage your face and neck upwards and repeat this routine every day for youthful glowing skin. As per Human Nature’s consumer panel test, 9 out of 10 also noticed healthier, brighter-looking skin after weeks of use.

Sunflower Beauty Oil with Bakuchiol: a powerful must-have in your skincare arsenal

While age is just a number, our skin changes as we grow older. Of course, we want to keep them guessing! This is why the key to achieving healthy, youthful-looking skin without the risks is to look for natural alternatives you can incorporate into your skincare routine–just like Human Nature’s Sunflower Beauty Oil with Bakuchiol. While retinol remains a well-established ingredient, bakuchiol offers promising and age-defying skin miracles for everyone, including those with sensitive skin.

So, will you be trying bakuchiol soon?

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