Bakuchiol Co2 Extract Concentrate
Ingredients/Tech Specs:
CTFA Name: Bakuchiol
INCI Name: Bakuchiol
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
Packaging: Drums, BPA-free pails, BPA-free jugs, amber glass bottles
Description: Dark orange to brown; mild aroma
Applications: Skincare
Plant Based Retinol Alternative – Highly Concentrated Formula – Effective at Low Percentage
What are the benefits of bakuchioil?
Co2 extracted Bakuchiol works as anexfoliant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, promotes natural collagen production, increases elasticity, increases smoothness, reduces appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, whitening and brightening, helps reduce acne, no photoreaction (can be used in sunlight).
How much bakuchioil should I use in my formulas?
Co2 extracted Bakuchioil is very concentrated, which means you have to use very little to see effects. Ideal percentage for sensitive skin and daily use products starts at just 0.5%. You can go up to 2% for once-a-week treatments or intense skincare products such as a serum or eye treatment.
Co2 extracted Bakuchioil creates a very powerful baukchi extract. This is not like the cold pressed Bakuchioil that we carry. Co2 extracted is a super concentrated version that should be used in very small quantities in your end formula.
We do carry both cold pressed Bakuchiol and Co2 extracted Bakuchiol. Cold pressed bakuchiol is 100% cold pressed from the seed. This product still has the plant retinol benefits, but not as strong as the Co2 extracted version. Cold pressed Bakuchiol is delicious on the skin. Feels incredibly smooth and softening. Co2 extracted Bakuchiol is to be used in no more than 2% of the total formula and is a very powerful plant.
Bakuchiol is considered a plant-based retinol-like ingredient. Bakuchiol has the same effects of retinol, without having the irritating, burning and redness when used in the correct percentages. It is a fabulous ingredient to include in any aging skincare product line, or acne focused skincare line. Incredibly powerful plant, bakukchiol and buriti oil are extremely fun ingredients!
What is the difference between Bakuchi Oil Cold Pressed and Bakuchiol Co2 extracted?
The biggest difference between cold pressed bakuchi and c02 extracted bakuchi is the strength. Cold pressed bakuchi is the whole seed being pressed for the oil content. Co2 extracted bakuchi is a specific pressurized extraction method resulting in a very condensed, highly active level of bakuchi. The cold pressed version can be used on its own or as a carrier oil in a cream, serum, or lotion, although it is most ideal if you include it in a formulation with other carrier oils and butters. You can use as little or as much as you’d like since it is an oil.
The Co2 extracted version is very strong and will aggressively exfoliate the skin. The ideal percentage of usage in your formulas for the Co2 extracted version is 0-2%. Co2 extracted Bakuchiol should never be applied directly to the skin; it should always be used at a small percentage in a formula.
What kind of products can I make using bakuchioil?
- Facial Serums, both oil based and emulsified aloe based
- Facial care lotions
- Lip oils and lip treatments
- Eye creams and balms
- Overnight facial treatments
- Body lotions
- Neck creams and lotions
- Post-sun damage treatments
What other ingredients work well with bakuchioil?
- Niacinamide
- dl-Panthenol
- Sodium Hyaluronic Acid (we have three versions: 120W, 3000K and solubilized ready to use Sodium Hyaluronate Solution)
- Olive Oil Squalane
- Wakame Bioferment
- Tripeptide
- AHA Fruit Enzymes
- Retinaldehyde
- Bakuchi Oil Cold Pressed
- Buriti Oil
- Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Oi Soluble Vitamin C
- Alpha Bisabolol Natural
- Astaxanthin
- TriMushroom Extract
- Lactic Acid
Why choose plant based retinol alternatives over regular retinol?
Retinol has long been the standard ingredient for aggressive skin re-texturing and exfoliating. The downside is that retinol is extremely harsh on the skin and many individuals experience redness and damage due to overuse of retinoids. Plant based retinols such as bakuchioil and buriti oil, create the same levels of skin refining, without causing the redness and overuse damage.
Plant based retinol alternatives use plant compounds to promote gentle cell turnover. This creates finer lines and wrinkles, less discoloration, smoother skin and a more youthful appearance, without causing redness, flakiness, or increased sun sensitivity. Plant based retinols can also be used in a more product formulations, since most skin types can tolerate them well, and they feel great on the skin. Both bakuchioil and buriti oil have a very silky, smooth feeling when applied to the skin.
Plant based retinols also do not contain any synthetic vitamin A so there are no pregnancy warnings on using plant based retinols.
Plant based retinols alternatives, unlike traditional retinol, are shelf stable and do not start to degrade once exposed to the air.
How should you store Bakuchioil?
As with all oils, the more stable the storage, the longer the shelf life. Cold pressed bakuchi oil is dark in color with a characteristic aroma. Bakuchi oil can vary in color depending on the batch, and some batches will smell stronger than others. This often has to do with the percentage of active bakuchi in the oil.
Co2 extracted bakuchi will be darker, thicker and stronger. This is an isolated compound, creating a stronger product both in the bottle in and on the skin.
Co2 extracted bakuchiol should be stored in darker containers and experience minimal opening of the containers. When you’re formulating, it is a great idea to pour off a small amount of either version then re-close the original packaging. This will reduce the exposure to air, slowing oxidation. You do not have to store this in the refrigerator but it is a good idea to store it in spaces that do not experience big temperature fluctuations.
How is the bakuchiol packaged?
Co2 extracted Bakuchioil is sold in 1-ounce amber bottles, 4-ounce amber glass bottles, 8-ounce amber glass bottles, 16-ounce amber glass bottles.


