One of the fastest-rising stars in the beauty world is bakuchiol – often called natural retinol. This plant-based active, extracted from the seeds of Psoralea corylifolia, has won attention thanks to its gentle yet powerful properties.

Have you ever flipped over your favorite beauty product and really looked at the ingredient list? If not, you might be in for a surprise. The cosmetics industry is largely unregulated, which means many everyday products contain chemicals that can be harmful to your health over time.

We've all been there – you put on your favorite foundation in the morning, only to notice a few hours later that it’s clumped up, rolled into little balls, or just looks patchy and uneven. It's frustrating, right?