In our reference data, Psoralea Corylifolia Seed Oil can feed Malassezia (fungal acne).
Psoralea Corylifolia (babchi) seed oil is a plant-derived ingredient containing bakuchiol and furocoumarins (psoralens), used in cosmetics for its antioxidant and anti-aging effects often as a retinol alternative. It carries phototoxic potential due to its psoralen content.
| Reported effect | How often | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Skin irritation or contact dermatitis | Common | Redness, stinging, or itching especially in sensitive skin or at higher concentrations. |
Phototoxicity / photosensitivity | Uncommon | Psoralen (furocoumarin) content can cause exaggerated sunburn or pigmentation reactions with UV exposure. |
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation | Uncommon | May follow inflammatory or phototoxic reactions, more notable in darker skin tones. |
Allergic contact sensitization | Rare | Delayed-type hypersensitivity reactions reported in susceptible individuals. |
Phytophotodermatitis with blistering | Rare | Severe blistering reaction reported with strong sun exposure after topical application. |
Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.