EkoFace 100% Natural Babchi (Bakuchi, Bakuchiol) Oil. (30ml)

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Because collagen serves as a protein that helps form the skin and connective tissues throughout the body, increasing its production supports healthy aging and reduce wrinkles, lines and age spots. 4. Soothes Rough and Damaged Skin Unlike retinol, it doesn’t make your skin more sensitive to the sun, but it’s still advisable to use a daily SPF to protect your skin from sun and UV-related damage. 1 Who can use bakuchiol serum? Studies have shown that bakuchiol helps prevent fine lines and wrinkles, helps with pigmentation, elasticity and firmness,” says New York-based dermatologist Debra Jaliman.

Often called the natural retinol alternative, bakuchiol works in much the same way. Unlike retinoids though, this skincare ingredient doesn’t cause dryness or irritation. Skin Damage and Aging Like retinol, babchi and bakuchiol tell your cells to make collagen, “plumping” your skin and reducing the look of lines and wrinkles. As per Ayurveda, Bakuchi helps control Vitiligo spots due to its Kusthagna and Rasayana properties as it helps in shrinking the white patches. Consuming Bakuchi powder along with honey prevents the destruction of pigment forming cells due to its immunomodulatory activity. It’s consumption can also be used for the management of respiratory diseases due to its antiviral activity. Bakuchi also helps manage liver injury by preventing further hepatic cell damage due to its antioxidant property. The info below includes traditional use of the babchi plant and oil, as well as benefits from isolated bakuchiol.

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Whether bakuchiol fights skin aging as well as the long-studied retinol is the question. And the answer is based on very limited evidence. Retinol is often produced from animal sources – liver, fish and egg yolks, while plant-based babchi is totally vegan. Another bakuchiol benefit for skin comes from its antibacterial effects, allowing it to fight acne. One study published in Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology found that a complex containing bakuchiol, ginkgo biloba and mannitol was able to improve the efficacy of adapalene, a vitamin A derivative, for treating acne. If you are looking to fade acne scars or any other scarring on your skin then this is perfect for you! This oil works to heal these imperfections by speeding up cellular turnover and collagen production. If you’d like to add essential oils, to every 30ml of carrier oils you can add a total of 6-10 drops of essential oil. Useful oils are : lavender, helichrysum, blue tansy and chamomile, with lavender being the most affordable. I use essential oils in all my products for their glorious scent and magnificent healing abilities. Babchi and psoriasis

Meaning, if you want a natural and organic product, it won’t be allowed to contain the processed Bakuchiol that is synthesized in a chemical factory. It is called: 4-(3,7-DIMETHYL-3-VINYL-OCTA-1,6-DIENYL)-PHENOLwhereas Babchi Seed Oil is called: Psoralea Corylifolia. India isn’t the only country that knew about this wonder herb. In China, there are tons of ancient Chinese medicine systems that mention the Bu Gu Zhi which is their name for the babchi ( Psoralea Corylifolia) plant. Bu Gu Zhi translates to “tonify bone resin” because the Chinese deeply believed in babchi’s ability to revitalize one’s bones and even heal fractures and bone injuries. They also spoke of how essential it is to overall health and that babchi oil is a powerful tonic that strengthens your entire body. They found even more uses for it than the Ayurveda! This balancing property of Babchi Seed Oil on skin’s pigments is what helps people with vitiligo. Bakuchiol and dermatologists

Babchi Oil Improves Oral Health: Babchi Oil has anti-inflammation, anti-bacterial, antiseptic, and pain-relieving characteristics that help us achieve total oral care. If there is an ulcer or cut in the mouth, antibacterial and antiseptic characteristics help to stop the growth of bacteria, stop infection, and speed up the healing process. Additionally, babchi oil is highly helpful for easing toothache pain and for preventing foul breath. You can gargle with 1 drop of babchi oil and 1 drop of clove oil mixed with warm water at night and in the morning to maintain your gums and teeth. Babchi plants bear perennial and pungent, bitter tasting fruits that cannot survive in freezing winters, along with purple and blue tinted flowers that bloom in the rain. The seeds are usually dark brown, with an oily exoskeleton, which is pressed to get babchi oil. As interest in so-called clean beauty continues to rise, bakuchiol has become one of the “it” ingredients in this category because of its purported ability to promote healthy skin aging. Makers of bakuchiol say it’s a natural, plant-derived alternative to a retinoid or retinol, which is a vitamin A–based chemical that helps improve the turnover of skin cells and stimulates collagen synthesis for smoother and more radiant skin. According to one study that analyzed babchi seed carrier oils, these extracts will contain some Bakuchiol (1.6%-12%). However, there is no standardization. This means there could also be irritating or undesired chemicals, like psoralens, which can be harmful to the skin in high concentrations.

Myth- It is completely safe only at 0.5%. I have found that it can be used up to 5 (or possibly 10%) without any irritation, depending on the rest of the formula. Here I am talking about whole Babchi seed oil, rather than the extract of Bakuchiol which is only used between 0.5% and 1%. However, it does come with specific warnings for those who are pregnant or lactating. Anyway, there are so many good oil alternatives like rosehip and cacay which can be used at 100% dose. Babchi does stimulate collagen production and improve skin defences against oxidative stress. In diluted amounts it is safe as a retinol alternative for sensitive skin. Start at 1% and work up to 5% Dhaliwal, S., et al. (2019). Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing. The British journal of dermatology, 180(2), 289–296.

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How To Use? : Take the root of Bavachi and grind it with white Alum, and brush your teeth with it every day. Alum has antibacterial and antiseptic properties and it works as a helpful ingredient especially for making the gums stronger and for teeth whitening. Often then you start fiddling with plants, the extracts you create cause skin sensitisation, think of the allergens listing on products. Limonene for instance, is sensitising/irritating on its own, even in minute doses, but when found inside a plant, there are natural ‘quenchers’ that ensure it does not irritate your skin. What else can babchi oil do for you? There have been hundreds of uses recorded both in modern medicine and in the Ayuverda. Here’s the gist: Respiratory Problems Babchi is an excellent remedy for dental problems like tooth decay, pain and pyuria. It is also helpful in stopping tooth and bone decalcification. It is advisable to use bakuchi only under medical supervision. It is best not to rely on research online and refer to an Ayurvedic practitioner for dosage and indications related information.

Please note that for a burn you should put the affected limb/area under cold running water for a minimum of 2 minutes. Two minutes sounds like a short time but when you are standing under the tap, make sure you stay the full 120 seconds. ) Some dermatologists recommend giving bakuchiol 6-12 weeks to start working for the best results. Several studies though noted positive benefits closer to the 1-month mark. Keep in mind that’s with using it twice a day on average. Less than that and results may take longer. Who Can Use Bakuchiol? You can use bakuchiol the same way that you use retinol. It can be applied to a clean face or added to your favorite moisturizer.Jojoba oil– Helps skin stay hydrated to look young, is regenerative, and toning to skin cells. Controls oily skin and protects the skin’s acid mantle. Bakuchi oil is an effective home remedy for skin. Applying Bakuchi oil mixed with coconut oil helps reduce inflammatory reactions on skin due to anti-inflammatory property. It’s application also helps reduce boil and skin eruptions due to its strong healing property. According to Ayurveda, Bakuchi powder help improves hair growth and controls dandruff when applied externally due to its Keshya property .