Lotus Herbals
Lotus Professional Retemin Plant Retinol & Natural Vitamin C Brightening Super Booster Serum
Lotus Professional Retemin Plant Retinol & Natural Vitamin C Brightening Super Booster Serum
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WHAT IS IT?
Brightening serum containing kakadu plum and bakuchiol extracts
FEATURES
Lightweight, nourishes skin, improves texture, reduces dark spots, dullness and hyperpigmentation, improves elasticity and firmness, suitable for all skin types, free from sulphates, paraben, mineral oil, chemicals, artificial colors and fragrance; cruelty-free
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sensitive
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Paraben, Mineral Oil, Sulphates, Chemicals, Artificial Colors, Fragrance
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What Does It Help With?
Dark Spots Dullness Hyperpigmentation Fine Lines Wrinkles Acne Improves Skin Elasticity And FirmnessBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
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Product Description:
Nourish and brighten your skin with this lightweight formulation enriched with natural vitamin C derived from kakadu plum and bakuchiol extracts (plant retinol). Lotus Professional Retemin Plant Retinol & Natural Vitamin C Brightening Super Booster Serum is packed with potent botanical ingredients that benefit the skin and help improve the skin texture, this serum deeply moisturizes and hydrates the skin and helps reduce the appearance of dark spots, dullness and hyperpigmentation. It is a gentle formulation free from harmful chemicals like parabens, mineral oils and other toxins.
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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