Psoralea corylifolia seed extract
AKA “Babchi seed extract, Psoralea extract, Bavachi”
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Ingredient Facts
Psoralea corylifolia seed extract
AKA: Babchi seed extract, Psoralea extract, Bavachi
Extract · Skin Conditioning | Antioxidant | Soothing · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
A traditional seed extract from India and China that helps condition and soften skin, leaving it feeling smooth and hydrated.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to India, China. Psoralea corylifolia is a legume plant native to India and China, belonging to the Fabaceae family. The extract is obtained by solvent extraction or maceration of the plant seeds.
Plant Source
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Seed
Function
Skin Conditioning | Antioxidant | Soothing
Benefits
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
Target
Hyperpigmentation
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Caution
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR