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Bakuchiol Smoothing Serum – 1% Sytenol® A

Bakuchiol Smoothing Serum – 1% Sytenol® A

A Retinol alternative for brighter & youthful skin

Targets uneven skin tone, texture, elasticity, and loss of firmness using 1% Sytenol® A, a plant-based alternative to retinol with clinically backed results without the irritation associated with retinol — the only natural retinol alternative.

  • 12-ingredient award-winning serum
  • Bakuchiol (1% Sytenol® A): Plant-derived retinol alternative that supports collagen production and reduces signs of aging.
  • Bisabolol: Soothes and calms the skin, reducing redness and irritation.
  • Jojoba, Camellia, and Buriti Oils: Nourish and maintain skin's moisture balance.
  • Olive Squalane: Enhances skin suppleness and supports the lipid barrier.
  • Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin.

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*Refills are shipped without droppers.

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Made in Detroit • Vegan • Cruelty Free | Pure Nature in a Bottle™

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The Important Stuff

BENEFITS

Clinical studies have shown Sytenol® A Bakuchiol is:

  • Effective active agent against blemished skin,
  • Regulates & balances sebum production,
  • Anti-aging and anti-wrinkle,
  • Reduces hyperpigmentation just as retinol,
  • Stimulates collagen production and cell turnover,
  • Maintains high level of elastin naturally produced in the skin.

SKIN TYPE AND CONCERNS

Uneven skin tone, blemished, or acne prone skin, early or advanced signs of ageing, excess sebum production, or hyperpigmentation.

Suitable for all for skin types: oily, dry, normal and combination.

SENSORIAL

Lightweight, nourishing and readily absorbed bright golden honey colored dry oil, with a pleasant floral-fruity aroma derived from the lavender, bergamot, Egyptian geranium rose, and sea buckthorn oils in the formula.

Almost no oily residue is left behind after proper application. Leaves skin silky soft.

Pure Nature in a Bottle™

AWARDS

Winner of the Beauty Shortlist Editor's Choice Award 2023

OUR PACKAGING

The packaging is composed of:

  • Glass bottle,
  • Glass pipette, a ring made from recyclable polypropylene. The nitrile teat portion of the dropper is to be disposed off in the trash/waste bin.
  • Outside tube or box is made from recyclable cardstock.
  • Aluminium polyethylene (PE) lined caps.

Glass bottle can be returned to be refilled. Dropper can be reused on your next refill. Return your Empties.

LAUNCH DATE

This product was launched to the U.S.A. market on

ingredients transparency since 2007 - because you have the right to know what we put on your skin™

the what and the how

FEATURED INGREDIENTS

Bakuchiol

Provides anti-aging effects similar to retinol but without irritation, improving skin tone and texture.

Bisabolol

Offers anti-inflammatory and soothing benefits, enhances ingredient penetration, and reduces redness.

Olive Squalane

Mimics natural skin oils, enhancing elasticity and moisture without clogging pores, promoting a smoother complexion.

Moriche Palm Fruit Oil

Nourishes with vitamins and fatty acids, protects with antioxidants, and enhances skin's glow.

Tea Seed Oil

Soothes and moisturizes with antioxidants, suitable for all skin types including sensitive and acne-prone.

DIRECTIONS

Apply 2-4 drops of product on face, neck and décolletage, gently massaging to allow serum to fully absorb. Use AM and PM for best results.

PRECAUTIONS

AM & PM

This product contains essential oils which might not be suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding women, or children younger that ten years of age.

As with any product, if irritation occurs, discontinue using and consult your doctor. Avoid contact with eyes. If in eyes, rinse with fresh water. Keep away from children and pets.

FULL INGREDIENT LIST

Olive Squalane (Squalane), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, *Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia chinensis), Moriche (Buriti) Palm Fruit Oil (Mauritia flexuosa), *Tea Seed Oil (Camellia oleifera), Sytenol A (Bakuchiol), Bisabolol, Vitamin E (Non-GMO Mixed Tocopherols), *Lavender EO (Lavandula angustifolia), *Bergamot EO (Citrus bergamia), *Egyptian Geranium Rose EO (Pelargonium graveolens), Seabuckthorn Berry CO2 (Hippophae rhamnoides).

Contains 13.52% Certified Organic Ingredients based on USDA NOP Calculations.
EO = Essential Oil | * = Certified Organic | ** = ECOCERT
+Ingredients list may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up to date list of ingredients

Product Q&A

Is your Bakuchiol the one from Sytheon?

Yes. We source our Sytenol® A Bakuchiol from Sytheon, the only manufacturer of this single molecule ingredient.

Is Bakuchiol the same as Retinol?

No, Bakuchiol is not Retinol. Bakuchiol is a completely unique active ingredient that provides the same results Retinol is known for, but with the added benefit that can be used during the day, as it's not photo-toxic.

Is this safe to apply during pregnancy/breastfeeding?

Bakuchiol is not like all retinols (vitamins A), and because it is not related to vitamin A that it might be considered safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women. However because there isn't significant data that we could find, we recommend consulting your doctor before applying any product containing Bakuchiol.

Is this the fake Bakuchiol extract that's so bad for the skin?

No. Our Bakuchiol Smoothing Serum contains the REAL Bakuchiol meroterpene, not the aqueous extract, which is not and should not be called Bakuchiol but Psoralea corylifolia Extract. For more information on what is Bakuchiol please visit this ARTICLE

Why is your Bakuchiol Serum yellow/gold and not purple?

Bakuchiol (Sytenol® A), the real single molecule ingredient from the only manufacturer Sytheon, is a sticky and dense golden/brown oil soluble ingredient. Products formulated with this ingredient are never white, purple or pink.

Can you formulate a water based serum with Bakuchiol?

Because Bakuchiol is hydrophobic (water repellent) ingredient, and it's an oil soluble ingredient, it's impossible to formulate a fully water-based serum without the use of a solubilizer or emulsifier. In the case an emulsifier is used, the product will result into either a milk, lotion or cream, depending on formulation.

What’s the point of proposing a gentler version of retinol and then essential oils such as bergamot oil which is known to cause allergic reactions and it’s also known to cause photosensitivity? With all due respect, what’s the point of using essential oils in a formula which is supposed to be gentle?

In an ideal world all ingredients used in cosmetics would smell divine on their own. In reality unfortunately, some have quite unpleasant natural scents, the reason why we add essential oils to many of our products.

We adhere to IFRA guidelines when it comes essential oils, and formulate well below recommended safety thresholds to minimize any potential irritation and sensitivity.

Bakuchiol Smoothing Serum contains below recommended levels of Bergamot FCF essential oil, which is free of furocoumarins — the compounds responsible for photosensitivity and phototoxicity. Alongside its companion essential oils equally bellow recommended levels, they provide a delicate and pleasant scent that’s not sensitizing.

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