Bakuchi Oil (Babchi Oil)
Bakuchi Oil (Babchi Oil)
Bakuchi Oil (Babchi Oil) (Traditional Ayurvedic Bakuchiol-Rich Carrier Oil)
Bakuchi, also known as Babchi, is a revered botanical used for centuries in both Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine. It's best known as a natural source of Bakuchiol, a gentle, plant-based ingredient with antioxidant properties, often described as a botanical alternative to retinol in skincare.
Traditionally, Bakuchi Oil is valued in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine skincare and haircare practices for supporting skin tone and scalp health. This is our cold-pressed whole seed oil (not purified Bakuchiol extract), so it naturally contains a small amount of psoralens alongside the bakuchiol — see the safety information below for the sun-exposure precaution this requires.
Suggested Use: This product must be diluted with an equal part of a carrier oil before applying to the skin or scalp. Because of its natural psoralen content, it's best suited to evening/nighttime skincare routines.
Botanical Name: Psoralea corylifolia (Bakuchi/Babchi) Seed Oil.
Safety information: This oil naturally contains psoralens, which can increase skin's sensitivity to the sun — avoid direct sun exposure, UV or tanning beds on treated skin for at least 24 hours after applying. This product is for external, topical use only and should not be ingested: Psoralea corylifolia has documented liver-injury case reports when taken orally in traditional-medicine preparations. Always dilute 1:1 with a carrier oil before use, with a patch test first. See the Safety Data Sheet and Ingredient & Allergen Statement in the Product Documents section below for full detail.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Psoralea corylifolia (Bakuchi/Babchi) Seed Oil |
| Extraction Method | Cold-Pressed (Whole Seed Oil, Not Purified Bakuchiol Extract) |
| Origin | India |
| Purity | 100% Pure, Natural — Naturally Contains Psoralens (see Safety Information) |
| Appearance | Dark Red-Brown to Dark Brown Oil |
| Aroma | Strong, Sweet, Nutty Aroma |
| Comedogenic Rating | Not established — always dilute and patch test as directed |
| Available Sizes | 25ml • 50ml • 100ml • 200ml |
| Packaging | Amber Glass Bottles (All Sizes) |
| Vegan Status | Vegan (Plant-Derived) |
| Shelf Life | Typically 12 months; store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place, refrigerate to extend shelf life |
Uses ▼
Evening/nighttime skincare
Diluted 1:1 with a carrier oil, Bakuchi Oil is traditionally used in evening skincare routines for skin tone and antioxidant support — nighttime use is recommended given its natural psoralen content and the sun-exposure precaution this requires.
Scalp & hair care
Diluted and massaged into the scalp, it's traditionally used to support scalp and hair health.
Cosmetic formulations
Used by formulators at around 1% in creams and serums; always confirm the batch's bakuchiol percentage via a certificate of analysis before finalising a formulation.
Blends Well With
| Bakuchi Oil blends well with other gentle, nourishing carrier oils such as jojoba, argan and rosehip oil, and pairs particularly well with essential oils like lavender and frankincense in evening/nighttime skincare blends. |
About This Oil
| Bakuchi Oil is a cold-pressed whole seed oil naturally rich in bakuchiol, a plant-based antioxidant used for centuries in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine skincare and haircare. It's traditionally valued for skin tone and scalp health, best used diluted in an evening/nighttime routine given its natural psoralen content. |
For external use only. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
Product Documents SPECIFICATIONSSAFETY DATA SHEETINGREDIENT & ALLERGEN STATEMENT |
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Bakuchi Oil (Babchi Oil) (Traditional Ayurvedic Bakuchiol-Rich Carrier Oil)
Bakuchi, also known as Babchi, is a revered botanical used for centuries in both Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine. It's best known as a natural source of Bakuchiol, a gentle, plant-based ingredient with antioxidant properties, often described as a botanical alternative to retinol in skincare.
Traditionally, Bakuchi Oil is valued in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine skincare and haircare practices for supporting skin tone and scalp health. This is our cold-pressed whole seed oil (not purified Bakuchiol extract), so it naturally contains a small amount of psoralens alongside the bakuchiol — see the safety information below for the sun-exposure precaution this requires.
Suggested Use: This product must be diluted with an equal part of a carrier oil before applying to the skin or scalp. Because of its natural psoralen content, it's best suited to evening/nighttime skincare routines.
Botanical Name: Psoralea corylifolia (Bakuchi/Babchi) Seed Oil.
Safety information: This oil naturally contains psoralens, which can increase skin's sensitivity to the sun — avoid direct sun exposure, UV or tanning beds on treated skin for at least 24 hours after applying. This product is for external, topical use only and should not be ingested: Psoralea corylifolia has documented liver-injury case reports when taken orally in traditional-medicine preparations. Always dilute 1:1 with a carrier oil before use, with a patch test first. See the Safety Data Sheet and Ingredient & Allergen Statement in the Product Documents section below for full detail.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Psoralea corylifolia (Bakuchi/Babchi) Seed Oil |
| Extraction Method | Cold-Pressed (Whole Seed Oil, Not Purified Bakuchiol Extract) |
| Origin | India |
| Purity | 100% Pure, Natural — Naturally Contains Psoralens (see Safety Information) |
| Appearance | Dark Red-Brown to Dark Brown Oil |
| Aroma | Strong, Sweet, Nutty Aroma |
| Comedogenic Rating | Not established — always dilute and patch test as directed |
| Available Sizes | 25ml • 50ml • 100ml • 200ml |
| Packaging | Amber Glass Bottles (All Sizes) |
| Vegan Status | Vegan (Plant-Derived) |
| Shelf Life | Typically 12 months; store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place, refrigerate to extend shelf life |
Uses ▼
Evening/nighttime skincare
Diluted 1:1 with a carrier oil, Bakuchi Oil is traditionally used in evening skincare routines for skin tone and antioxidant support — nighttime use is recommended given its natural psoralen content and the sun-exposure precaution this requires.
Scalp & hair care
Diluted and massaged into the scalp, it's traditionally used to support scalp and hair health.
Cosmetic formulations
Used by formulators at around 1% in creams and serums; always confirm the batch's bakuchiol percentage via a certificate of analysis before finalising a formulation.
Blends Well With
| Bakuchi Oil blends well with other gentle, nourishing carrier oils such as jojoba, argan and rosehip oil, and pairs particularly well with essential oils like lavender and frankincense in evening/nighttime skincare blends. |
About This Oil
| Bakuchi Oil is a cold-pressed whole seed oil naturally rich in bakuchiol, a plant-based antioxidant used for centuries in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine skincare and haircare. It's traditionally valued for skin tone and scalp health, best used diluted in an evening/nighttime routine given its natural psoralen content. |
For external use only. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
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Product Documents SPECIFICATIONSSAFETY DATA SHEETINGREDIENT & ALLERGEN STATEMENT |
