Isosorbide Dicaprylate/Bakuchiol/Ethyl Linoleate

AKA “Bakuchiol, Plant-Derived Retinol Alternative”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Isosorbide dicaprylate/bakuchiol/ethyl linoleate

AKA: Plant-Derived Retinol Alternative

Synthetic · Emollient

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Retinoid

Synthetic

Not Clean

Isosorbide Dicaprylate/Bakuchiol/Ethyl Linoleate is a cosmetic ingredient.

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Reduces fine lines

Boosts collagen production

Evens pigmentation

Antioxidant protection

Traditional Use

Isosorbide is a modern bio-based emollient derived from corn or wheat; bakuchiol is derived from Babchi (Babchi plant seeds) traditionally used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for skin conditions; ethyl linoleate is a fatty acid ester developed in the 20th century to improve skin penetration and moisture retention.