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[WATCH] Trending ingredient to watch: Bakuchiol

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Bakuchiol is one of the main active ingredients in the seeds of Psoralea corylifolia and belongs to the monoterpene group. Bakuchiol has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and has been used as a cosmetic skin care ingredient for many years. Among new launches in Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD), the use of Bakuchiol in […]

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