Psoralea Corylifolia Fruit Extract (babchi) is a plant-derived ingredient rich in bakuchiol and psoralens, used in skincare for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and retinol-like skin-renewing properties. It is valued for improving fine lines, pigmentation, and skin texture.
| Reported effect | How often | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Skin irritation, redness or stinging | Common | Particularly with higher concentrations or sensitive skin. |
Contact dermatitis / allergic reaction | Uncommon | May occur in sensitized individuals. |
Phototoxicity / photosensitivity | Uncommon | Due to naturally occurring psoralens; sun exposure can trigger burns or pigmentation. Purified bakuchiol extracts carry lower risk. |
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation | Rare | Mainly following phototoxic reactions, more relevant in darker skin tones. |
Severe phototoxic blistering (berloque-type dermatitis) | Very rare | Associated with high psoralen content and significant UV exposure. |
Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.