Gaia Body Care5% Bakuchiol Oil Organic - Anti Aging, Anti Wrinkle, Reduces Fine Lines, Smooths Skin, Hydrates - Botanical Vegan - Natural Retinol Alternative Facial Oil (1oz, Rose)

I love this product but the scented version was too much for me. I didn’t know they had unscented and was happy when I realized I could get it unscented. This is the natural version of Retin A. I’m very particular about using only natural ingredients on my body. I am an esthetician and rate this product as very effective for improving the texture and youthfulness of the skin. I know many don’t recommend using vitamin c serum with the chemical version of Retin A, but it doesn’t cause any irritation with this natural form for me. I use it under the Bakuchiol oil and it’s very effective night and day. I don’t use anything else except for a couple of drops of natural castor oil. But castor oil in a glass bottle, hexane free and organic is awesome. I think you will love it!

I’m 32 and starting to focus more on my skincare routine. I want to keep it simple and not use a million products on my face. This Gaia Bakuchiol oil has been a blessing to say the least. If self care is something you enjoy, this is the perfect treat. I have been using it twice daily for nearly 3 weeks. The package recommends using 4 drops in the morning and 4 drops in the evening (it comes in a dark glass bottle with a topper that suspends the oil in droplets), but I use much more as I don’t mind oil based face products. It is so smooth when I apply it, just spreading it on my skin feels like a massage. During the application process, I become aware of the sweet aroma of roses. The oil keeps my face looking “tight/wrinkle-less” and I honestly look 10 years younger. I’ve had Botox in the past and this oil has given me similar results in terms of “tightness” in my face. It doesn’t feel like the oil tightens the skin but the appearance of the skin is smooth, as if it were tightened. The oil itself feels very soft. Once I finish this bottle, I’m buying it again. I hope my review helps describe this oil and the experience as much as possible.

Great product - it's got the right blend of Bakuchiol and moisturizing effect from the humectants. Bakuchiol has case studies that show 1% retinol is equivalent to a bakuchiol without the sensitivity issues. I like this product a lot and titrate Trentinoin 2x a week on days I don't use this one.

I have acne prone and oily skin and this product did not break me out. Although it can be a bit shiny at times so I prefer to use it mostly at night, it does leave your skin hydrated and soft. Since there is a blend of different hydrating oils in this product, a little goes a long way.Definitely looking to see the long term benefits.

Love this product. Moisturizing and smells divine! Already ordered more!

My wife has naturally oily skin but as she's aged, it also has some dry areas as well as wrinkles are coming. Many kinds of skin products sting her eyes or make her itch. Or she finds them too harsh and reddening. This product has been great and she's on her second bottle. After cleansing, she first applies a thin layer of TruSkin Vit C serum, and then applies a thin layer of this oil all over her face and neck and even in the under eye area. This has not broken her out or caused any irritation. It does have a scent which she finds pleasant, but some may not care for that. For her purposes, this has been a good find and she thinks it is helping greatly to make her skin more smooth and to keep it hydrated.

I've been using this product for a couple months and purchased because I develop a couple age spots after spending unsunscreened time in the glorious Hawaii sun at the end of mainland winter. I wanted a retinol alternative that wouldn't make my skin photosensitive. The serum smells and feels nice, and is in-line with other quality face oil blends I have purchased, but hasn't shown itself to have any anti-aging properties and so I probably won't buy it again. When winter returns and I'll go back to retinol which I have previously used and liked the effect it has on my skin's appearance.

Several dermatologists prefer Bakuchiol oil as a retinol alternative, so I tried it and it isn’t as drying as retinol. Yet it offers light exfoliation for those in the sun and or dealing with melasma etc.