Bakuchiol 99%
A CO₂-extracted Bakuchiol standardized to 99% HPLC purity — a natural retinol alternative for anti-aging, anti-acne and antioxidant formulation, supported by a growing clinical literature base. Arceli is an India-based manufacturer built around supercritical CO₂ (SCFE) extraction, supplying standardized botanical actives to formulators worldwide.
// Key advantages
// Specification
- Botanical name
- Psoralea corylifolia
- CAS
- 10309-37-2
- Standardization
- 99% Pure Compound
- Dose
- Application-dependent — see technical dossier
- Appearance
- Light yellow to brown viscous liquid
- Solubility
- Water-insoluble; soluble in alcohol, DMSO, plant oils, triglyceride, silicone oils and hydrophobic emollients
- Shelf life
- 2 years
- Country of origin
- India
- Raw material source
- Edible seeds of Psoralea corylifolia
Full certificate of analysis and technical dossier available on request.
// Sourcing & Manufacturing
Bakuchiol 99% is extracted via supercritical CO₂ (SCFE) of Psoralea corylifolia at Arceli's own 300L facility in Dehradun (Selaqui), Uttarakhand — the same GMP, FSSAI, ISO 9001, ISO 22000, and FSSC 22000-certified site that produces every ingredient in the ArcoPure™ line. Available as a standardized branded ingredient for direct purchase, or as the base for private-label and custom-specification manufacturing.
// Mechanism
CO₂ extraction and purification to 99% HPLC purity via ArcoPure™, positioned as a retinol-alternative active without retinoid irritation profile.
Read the compound-level science →// Benefits
- Anti-aging support
- Anti-acne support
- Antioxidant activity — cited at up to 60-fold more effective than tocopherol in supporting literature
// Key research
Supported by 6 published studies and reviews on bakuchiol covering anti-aging, anti-acne, antimicrobial and photoprotective effects, including the widely cited finding that bakuchiol outperforms tocopherol as an antioxidant.
- 01Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics, 3rd ed. (pp. 1–18)"Bakuchiol: a retinol-like functional antioxidant, modulating multiple retinol and non-retinol targets" — found bakuchiol up to 60-fold more effective at inhibiting squalene oxidation than natural tocopherol.
- 02Cosmetics & Toiletries. 2011;126:502–10Bakuchiol in the management of acne-affected skin — effectively reduces acne, more so when combined with salicylic acid.
- 03Int J Cosmet Sci. 2014;36(3):221–30Clinical study — topical 0.5% bakuchiol showed clinically proven anti-aging effects, revealed via gene-expression profiling.
- 04Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics, 3rd ed. (pp. 1–18)Minimum inhibitory concentration data (USP 26-87 Category 2 procedure) — bakuchiol is an effective antimicrobial ingredient for personal-care applications.
- 05Soap Perfumery Cosmetics. June 10, 2010;2–24"The miracle of retinol" — genes involved in extracellular-matrix and dermal-epidermal-junction maintenance were similarly modulated by bakuchiol and retinol, supporting bakuchiol's function as a retinol-like compound.
- 06Food and Health. 2022;4(3):16"Bakuchiol and astaxanthin: a new food and health weapon for sun protection?" — reviews bakuchiol's photoprotective and anti-photoaging potential.
Citations refer to published literature on these compounds generally, not to clinical trials of Arceli's specific extract unless otherwise noted. Full dossier available on request.
// Frequently asked
What is Bakuchiol 99% standardized to?
Bakuchiol 99% is standardized to 99% Pure Compound, verified on every batch using validated analytical methods and powered by Arceli's ArcoPure™ purification platform.
Is Bakuchiol 99% patent-pending?
Yes — Bakuchiol 99% is produced using Arceli's ArcoPure™ technology, covered by a provisional patent application (public record).
What industries use Bakuchiol 99%?
Bakuchiol 99% is formulated for Cosmeceuticals.
What is the typical dose for Bakuchiol 99%?
Application-dependent — see technical dossier. Application-specific dosing should be confirmed against the full technical dossier.
What botanical source is Bakuchiol 99% derived from?
Bakuchiol 99% is derived from Psoralea corylifolia (CAS 10309-37-2).
What is the shelf life of Bakuchiol 99%?
2 years when stored sealed in the original container at room temperature, sheltered from light and moisture.
Is Bakuchiol 99% water-soluble?
Water-insoluble; soluble in alcohol, DMSO, plant oils, triglyceride, silicone oils and hydrophobic emollients
What does Bakuchiol 99% look like?
Light yellow to brown viscous liquid. Natural batch-to-batch variation in raw material can cause minor color variation without affecting quality or efficacy.
// Further reading
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