Ingredient Technology · 05
Bakuchiol 99%
99%
HPLC Purity
Powered by ArcoPure™
Botanical name: Psoralea corylifoliaCAS: 10309-37-2Dose: Application-dependent — see technical dossier
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.
// Key advantages
99% HPLC Purity
Natural Retinol Alternative
Antioxidant Activity
Patent-Pending Technology
// Specification
| Botanical name | Psoralea corylifolia |
| CAS | 10309-37-2 |
| Standardization | 99% HPLC Purity |
| 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.
// 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
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.
Applications: Cosmeceuticals
// Key research
- "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.Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics, 3rd ed. (pp. 1–18) ↗
- Bakuchiol in the management of acne-affected skin — effectively reduces acne, more so when combined with salicylic acid.Cosmetics & Toiletries. 2011;126:502–10 ↗
- Clinical study — topical 0.5% bakuchiol showed clinically proven anti-aging effects, revealed via gene-expression profiling.Int J Cosmet Sci. 2014;36(3):221–30 ↗
- Minimum inhibitory concentration data (USP 26-87 Category 2 procedure) — bakuchiol is an effective antimicrobial ingredient for personal-care applications.Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics, 3rd ed. (pp. 1–18) ↗
- "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.Soap Perfumery Cosmetics. June 10, 2010;2–24 ↗
- "Bakuchiol and astaxanthin: a new food and health weapon for sun protection?" — reviews bakuchiol's photoprotective and anti-photoaging potential.Food and Health. 2022;4(3):16 ↗
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% HPLC Purity, 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.
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