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Psoralea corylifolia seed extract
AKA “Babchi seed extract, Psoralea extract, Bavachi”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Psoralea corylifolia seed extract
AKA: Babchi seed extract, Psoralea extract, Bavachi
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Psoralea Corylifolia Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of Psoralea corylifolia L., Leguminosae
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda for centuries to treat skin conditions, vitiligo, and psoriasis. The seeds contain psoralens, compounds that increase skin sensitivity to UV light and promote pigmentation.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Hyperpigmentation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR