Skincare: Retinol / Bakuchiol

[tortoise]

In a long-term SHTF situation (I don't believe it will happen but it's an interesting thought problem), I suspect beauty and health will be strongly valued. Our culture has lost a lot of beauty knowledge. So I'm looking a the products I buy and how to completely DIY/SS them.

Bakuchiol: The Only Natural Retinol Alternative That Actually Reverses Wrinkles, According to Experts

For all its miraculous effects, retinol can irritate skin, and it isn’t safe for pregnant or breastfeeding moms. There’s a safe alternative: bakuchiol, a plant extract that’s been scientifically proven to mimic the effects of retinol.

www.bulletproof.com

Psoralea corylifolia Linn.—“Kushtanashini”

Plants have been the basis of many traditional medicines throughout the world for thousands of years and continue to provide new remedies to mankind. Plants have been one of the important sources of medicines since the beginning of human civilization. ...

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Interesting, I wonder if I can grow Babchi here?

 

[Trying2keepitReal]

Interesting, I wonder if I can grow Babchi here?

maybe indoors? I think it needs a warm/tropical climate? (I am not 100%)

 

[tortoise]

maybe indoors? I think it needs a warm/tropical climate? (I am not 100%)

I barely skimmed - I was in a rush this morning. It seems to need heat to germinate.