Infographic describing the stratum corneum, or skin barrier. It’s a side by side illustration of a healthy barrier and a damaged one. It says “your skin barrier has a bricks and mortar structure, where your skin cells (the brick and mortar) are held together by a mix of lipids (mortar) to create a barrier that keeps water in your skin and irritants out. When you damage your skin barrier (e.g. overexfoliating),water can escape your skin causing dehydration and irritants can enter causing irritation and inflammation.

Your skin’s barrier is like a perfectly built brick wall - and those fancy 10-step routines might be removing the mortar. Sometimes the best skincare move is taking a step back.

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Text on a background photo of natural looking fabric says BAKUCHIOL A Natural Retinol Alternative; Bakuchiol is a naturally-occurring meroterpene phenol compound derived from Psoralea corylifolia that functions like retinol. Clinical studies have demonstrated its ability to stimulate collagen production and regulate cell turnover, leading to changes in fine lines, hyperpigmentation, and skin texture without causing the photosensitivity and irritation commonly associated with retinol use. This makes it an effective alternative for those seeking retinol-like benefits. With the handle midlifeskin.

🌿PSA: Bakuchi oil and Bakuchiol aren’t the same! Although both come from the Psoralea Corylifolia, Bakuchiol is the isolated compound shown to work like retinol.

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