Lotus Herbals
Lotus Professional Retemin Plant Retinol & Natural Vitamin C Brightening Boost Cream
Lotus Professional Retemin Plant Retinol & Natural Vitamin C Brightening Boost Cream
Lotus Herbals
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WHAT IS IT?
Brightening cream with 2 key ingredients
FEATURES
Radiance-boosting, nourishes and hydrates, tones skin, enriched with vitamin C and bakuchiol, minimizes environmental damage, reduces fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, promotes younger-looking complexion, clinically tested, free from parabens, mineral oil, chemicals, preservatives, cruelty-free
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Who Is It For?
All Genders And AgesWhat Does It Help With?
Skin Clarity Radiance Hydration Fine Lines Wrinkles Dark Spots Environmental DamageBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
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Product Description:
Enriched with vitamin C and bakuchiol botanical extracts (plant retinol), this cream helps to increase skin clarity and radiance. It hydrates, nourishes, and tones the skin, minimizes environmental damage, and helps maintain a naturally glowing and younger-looking complexion. It also enhances hydration, reducing fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots. Suitable for all skin types and is clinically tested, free from parabens, mineral oil, chemicals, preservatives, and cruelty-free.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
kakadu-plum, bakuchiol
Key Ingredients
Kakadu plum, Bakuchiol
Ingredients Details
Bakuchiol
Common Name(s): Bakuchiol,(s)-bakuchiol
CAS Number: 10309-37-2
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides retinol-equivalent anti-aging gene expression from a natural plant compound without retinol's limitations.
Why It's Used: The natural retinol alternative โ the first plant compound with rct evidence for equivalent anti-aging results to retinol with better safety and photostability.
How It Works: Bakuchiol activates rar beta and retinoid x receptors via allosteric binding mechanism. upregulates type i, iii, and iv collagen synthesis genes. downregulates mmp-1 and mmp-9. antioxidant via phenol radical scavenging. photostable โ stable to uv exposure unlike retinol.
Typically Found In: Natural anti-aging serums,pregnancy-safe retinol alternative,photostable anti-aging
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ natural retinol alternative
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ2%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from psoralea corylifolia seeds
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
The dhaliwal et al. (2019, british journal of dermatology) split-face rct directly compared 0.5% bakuchiol vs 0.5% retinol twice daily for 12 weeks โ both groups showed equivalent reduction in fine lines and wrinkles, but bakuchiol showed significantly less scaling, stinging, and burning. this is the strongest evidence that bakuchiol provides retinol-equivalent anti-aging with better tolerability.
Last Verified: Cosing database,dhaliwal et al. bakuchiol vs retinol rct
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12