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Bakuchiol

Korean: 바쿠치올 · Functions: antimicrobial, antioxidant, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Our noteA compound from the babchi plant, often marketed as a retinol alternative.

Products listing Bakuchiol

Also listed as

Bakuchiol 바쿠치올

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

What is Bakuchiol?

A compound from the babchi plant, often marketed as a retinol alternative.

Is Bakuchiol banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Bakuchiol banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Bakuchiol allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Bakuchiol used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: antimicrobial, antioxidant, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.

What is Bakuchiol called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 바쿠치올.

Which K-beauty products contain Bakuchiol?

24+ products we checked list it, for example Dr.Althea 0.1 Gentle Retinol Serum, Dr.Althea ABC Glow Whipped Serum, Unleashia A by Unleashia Hey Dew Blue Cushion.

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