Aliangé Skincare Insights

Bakuchiol and Pregnancy: What the Science Actually Says About Retinoids and Your Skin

Bakuchiol and retinol work through entirely different biological pathways. Here's what that means for skincare decisions during pregnancy, explained by a cosmetic physician.

Bakuchiol Is Not Weaker Retinol. It Is a Different Molecule Entirely.

Bakuchiol acts through prohibitins, not retinoid receptors. A head-to-head clinical trial showed equal wrinkle results with better pigmentation outcomes.

The Best Retinol Is the One You Keep Using

Retinol works, but only if you use it consistently. Dr Alison Jamieson explains why bakuchiol and micro-encapsulation solve the dropout problem that undermines most retinol protocols.