Lotus Herbals
Lotus Professional Retemin Plant Retinol & Natural Vitamin C Brightening Boost Cream | Whitening & Anti-Ageing | Preservative Free | For All Skin Types | 50g
Lotus Professional Retemin Plant Retinol & Natural Vitamin C Brightening Boost Cream | Whitening & Anti-Ageing | Preservative Free | For All Skin Types | 50g
Lotus Herbals
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WHAT IS IT?
Face Moisturizer Cream with plant retinol and natural Vitamin-C, 5 key ingredients
FEATURES
Enriched with Vitamin-C and Bakuchiol (Plant Retinol), increases skin clarity and radiance, hydrates, nourishes and tones skin, minimizes environmental damage, maintains glowing and younger-looking complexion, provides hydration and radiant boost
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all skin types
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No preservatives, no harmful chemicals, suitable for sensitive skin
Who Is It For?
All Genders AdultsWhat Does It Help With?
Whitening Anti-ageing Skin Clarity Hydration Nourishment Environmental Damage ProtectionBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
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Product Description:
Enriched with Vitamin-C and Bakuchiol botanical extracts (Plant Retinol), this Creme helps to increase skin clarity and radiance. It hydrates, nourishes and tones the skin and minimizes environmental damage and helps to maintain your naturally glowing and younger-looking complexion. It also quenches your skin with hydration enhancing the appearance of your skin and giving it a radiant boost
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Vitamin-C,Bakuchiol
Key Ingredients
Vitamin-C,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