Bakuchiol Bio-Retinol Concentrate
✓ Claryfying & Rejuvenating
✓ Well-Ageing
✓ Targets acne, congestion, and fine lines
✓ Helps minimize post-blemish hyperpigmentation
✓ Vegan, Cruelty-Free, Fragrance-Free
Bakuchiol and salicylic acid from wintergreen leaves work together to mimic the effects of synthetic retinol on the skin, gently exfoliating the skin within the pores, targeting existing breakouts and helping prevent future ones. Bakuchiol, like retinol, also boasts anti-ageing benefits and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Organic Canadian botanicals and Black Cumin Seed Oil provide a moisturizing, soothing base for our clarifying and rejuvenating concentrate.
Bakuchiol, sometimes referred to as “botanical retinol” is a plant extract from the babchi plant that has been scientifically demonstrated to have a similar effect to retinol on the skin, but without the dryness and irritation often associated with retinol.
Who is this for?
Suitable for most skin types.
Formulated to simultaneously target acne and reduce the first sign of premature ageing. enough to be used by those managing oily/acne-prone skin, hydrating enough to add much-needed moisture back to dry and dehydrated skin.
How Does It Feel?
An elegant lightweight oil-based serum, readily absorbed by the skin.
What Results Can I Expect?
Bakuchiol Bio-Retino Concentrate helps minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, whilst targeting acne and congestion and helping to improve overall skin texture and tone.
FULL INGREDIENT LIST
Nigella Sativa (Black Cumin) Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Squalane, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Bakuchiol, Salicylic Acid, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum (Tamanu) Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Stavia (Carrot) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Achillea millefolium (Yarrow) Leaf Extract, Equisetum arvense) Horsetail Extract, Salvia officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Utica dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Planted-Based
Cruelty-Free and Vegan
Made In Montreal
Recyclable & FSC-Certified Packaging
Women Owned Business
Giving back for women's empowerment
Sustainably-Sourced
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APPLICATION
HOW DO I USE IT?
STEP 1
Use at night, after cleansing. Apply 1-2 drops across the face, neck, and décolletage, avoiding the delicate eye area.
STEP 2
If you’re new to our Bakuchiol Rejuvenating Concentrate, we suggest starting slowly and using 2-3 times per week. Only increase the frequency of use if tolerated and if needed.
STEP 3
To avoid irritation, layer over your face oil/moisturiser, to buffer the delivery of the active ingredients to the skin.
STEP 4
Always apply sunscreen the following morning (and every day!).
*Patch testing prior to use is recommended.
SPOTLIGHT
INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGY
Bakuchiol
An antioxidant extract from the babchi plant shown to have similar effects to retinol, without causing irritation and dryness. It helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and improves the texture & tone of your skin.
Salicylic Acid
An oil-soluble beta-hydroxy acid extracted from wintergreen leaves exfoliates the skin helping to unclog pores and prevent blemishes from forming. It also boasts anti-inflammatory properties and helps target hyperpigmentation.
Black Cumin Seed Oil
Rich in Zinc and naturally antibacterial, Black Cumin Seed Oil helps treat existing breakouts and prevent future ones from forming. The high Linoleic Acid content helps balance out an oily skin type.
Skin Barrier Replenishing Lipids
Squalane, tamanu, jojoba, cranberry, rosehip, safflower, cucumber, carrot and grape seed oils help soothe skin and calm redness, without greasiness.
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THE FOUNDERS NOTE
“After struggling with cystic acne for several years and starting to see those first signs of premature ageing, I wanted to create a multi-functional product that uniquely addressed those two skin concerns. Bakuchiol Bio-Retinol Concentrate was the answer to that. A carefully selected lipid base strategically buffers the concentrated delivery of actives, allowing for optimal absorption, while reducing the chance of dryness or irritation. The result is a gentle, yet highly efficacious formula that respects the skin barrier.”
Raquela, Founder & Formulator
HOW TO USE FOR
DIFFERENT SKIN TYPES
FINE LINES / WRINKLES
Use two / three times per week at night, only increasing frequency if needed. Apply 1-2 drops after cleansing, before serums and moisturizers.
BLEMISHES / CONGESTION
Use two / three times per week at night, only increasing frequency if needed. Apply 1-2 drops after cleansing, before serums and moisturizers. Can be used to spot treat individual angry blemishes - it helps them disappear more quickly and helps tackle pigmentation left after a spot has formed.
SENSITIVITY / REDNESS:
Use once / twice per week at night. Apply 1-2 drops after cleansing, hydrating serums and moisturizers. This buffers the delivery of the active ingredients to the skin, allowing them to penetrate more slowly and reducing the chance of irritation.
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REAL REVIEWS. REAL RESULTS.
"If there is one serum you need in your life its this one! Bakuchiol is the best serum I have ever tried! Skin feel renewed and silky smooth! A must product!"
Brigida F.
"Je ne pourrai plus me passer de ce sérum. J'ai une peau combo à tendance acnéique / rosacée. Je l'applique en routine de nuit et me réveille le visage éclairci et sans inflammation à tout coup! L'odeur est sublime et la texture est très agréable également."
Zaïnab S.
"I've used many different treatments for acne, from medical brand, luxury, indie, and mainstream, this is by far the best serum that I've used. I see huge improvements in my skin with no irritation. I use it every night layered on top of the Hydration Serum and I'm loving it."
Jasmine L.
SUSTAINABILITY
RECYCLING GUIDE
Keep your packaging in use, and reduce waste in the beauty industry by opting into a sustainable refill! Check with your municipality to verify what can and cannot be recycled.
BOTTLES
- Rinse out the bottle to remove any traces of serum.
- Separate pipette from bottle.
- Dispose of the pipette in your waste bin. Our pipettes are multi-material, so are unfortunately not recyclable. We are always on the lookout for more sustainable solutions.
- Place the bottle in your recycling bin. No need to remove labels, as they will be removed as part of the recycling process.
- Box can be placed in municipal recycling.
REFILL POUCHES
- Rinse out refill.
- Wait until you have 5 empty sachets and send us an email at hello@etymologie.ca. We will send you a pre-paid mail slip for you to send them back to us for proper recycling through Terracycle.
- You can also drop off your empty sachets with our retail partners and we will collect them, and ensure they are properly recycled.
SUSTAINABILITY
RECYCLING GUIDE
Keep your packaging in use, and reduce waste in the beauty industry by opting into a sustainable refill! Check with your municipality to verify what can and cannot be recycled.
- Rinse out the bottle to remove any traces of serum.
- Separate pipette from bottle.
- Dispose of the pipette in your waste bin. Our pipettes are multi-material, so are unfortunately not recyclable. We are always on the lookout for more sustainable solutions.
- Place the bottle in your recycling bin. No need to remove labels, as they will be removed as part of the recycling process.
- Box can be placed in municipal recycling.
- Rinse out refill.
- Wait until you have 5 empty sachets and send us an email at hello@etymologie.ca. We will send you a pre-paid mail slip for you to send them back to us for proper recycling through Terracycle.
- You can also drop off your empty sachets with our retail partners and we will collect them, and ensure they are properly recycled.