Gentle. Powerful. Beautifully Effective.
Bakuchiol: Nature'sAlternative to Retinol
Bakuchiol is a plant-derived anti-aging ingredient that helps visibly smooth the look of fine lines, improve skin texture and promote firmer, more radiant-looking skin — while remaining gentle enough for sensitive skin.
VISIBLY SMOOTHS
Fine lines & uneven texture
HELPS FIRM
Supports firmer-looking skin
BRIGHTENS
Promotes a more radiant appearance
GENTLE ALTERNATIVE
Retinol-like benefits without typical irritation
Why we Created Our Bakuchiol Oil
We created Bakuchiol Anti-Aging Oil as an answer to help our clients who were using retinol, and their skin became sensitive, and for our clients who wanted to use retinol, but were not a candidate for it, either due to their skin already being prone to redness, or they didn’t want the risks of retinol on their skin. Bakuchiol is a natural alternative to retinol but does not have the risks, the redness and the downtime.
We wanted our formula to contain skin-loving, skin-supporting ingredients like:
- Vitamin C – helps support collagen building
- Vitamin E – helps repair skin barrier
- Squalane - Moisturizes and soothes dry, tight skin
"Our Bakuchiol is a botanical powerhouse that works well with all the L'ATHENE products promoting a healthy, radiant complexion". - Lil Bogdan, RN
For more than 25 years, L’ATHENE has developed concentrated skincare treatments with a simple philosophy: give skin effective nutrients without unnecessary harsh ingredients.
Different Jobs. Better Results Together.
VITAPURE: Defend + Nourish
VITAPURE, our hero antioxidant serum. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals. Free radicals are the components that cause aging on the skin. Components like UV damage, loss of firmness, stress, use of harsh commercial skincare and environmental factors.
VITAPURE is the first treatment step after cleansing. Vitamins A, C and E plus Rosemary help defend skin from free-radical damage while supporting the appearance of firmness, brightness and a more even tone.
BAKUCHIOL: Smooth + Firm
Applied after VITAPURE, BAKUCHIOL provides a targeted treatment for the visible signs of aging. It helps soften the look of fine lines, improve the appearance of firmness and texture, and brighten uneven-looking skin—without the irritation many people associate with retinol.
Together, they create the L’ATHENE Smooth + Firm Ritual: antioxidant defense first, then targeted treatment.
Why Customers Trust Us
“This is the very best antioxidant serum that I have used. You can actually feel it tightening your skin as soon as it touches. I literally don't think I could ever live without it.”
“This addition to my daily skin routine has been an added enhancement. I love the feel on my skin. My face looks so much better using it.”
“Recommended by esthetician. Best eye cream I’ve ever used. Smooths and tightens delicate area around my eyes.”
“Love this product! REALLY have noticed a difference in my skin!!!!”
“This is a great product! One pump covers the entire face and neck. I have only used it a few times so far, but it leaves my skin soft and smooth.”
“Wonderful product! I love it!”
“This oil rolls on beautifully and softens skin. No mess application. It's wonderful!”
“I've been using this brand for years. My skin has never looked better!”
“I have used this moisturizer for the past 20 years along with Vitapure serum daily. It leaves my skin, soft and smooth, and although I do have some wrinkles, at age 79, I have no crepeiness on my face.”
“I am still loving the L'ATHENE products! It's been many years and each product is fabulous.”
“The ULTRA Moisturizer is my favorite product. I love how my skin has this glow when I put it on. It has even helped the lines around my mouth look better.”
“I love this product and you are an awesome company.”
“The ULTRA Moisturizer is my favorite product. I love how my skin has this glow when I put it on. It has even helped the lines around my mouth look better.”
“LOVE this product!!!”
“The ULTRA Moisturizer is my favorite product. I love how my skin has this glow when I put it on. It has even helped the lines around my mouth look better.”
“Loving all your products. Just gave one of my friends a starter kit too! I think she will be as happy as I am.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Bakuchiol works similarly to retinol by stimulating the production of collagen and elastin (proteins). These proteins are essential to the firmness and elasticity of the skin.
Yes, Bakuchiol is generally safe for most skin types, even those with sensitive skin. However, it is always a good idea with any new product to patch test a small area before using.
No. BAKUCHIOL Anti-Aging Face Oil provides a natural retinol alternative and gives an anti-aging boost to the L’ATHENE products you are already using. It enhances the collagen and elastin production (for more line wrinkle smoothing) and because it is a plant-based retinol alternative, it can help to even out the skin texture. The EXTRACT Hydrating Plant Oil is a highly efficient fatty acid replacement for your skin, particularly for areas of dry, flaky or dehydrated skin, not only as a treatment for these things but also to prevent them from occurring. The EXTRACT Oil hydrates deeply and soothes irritation and also protects the skin barrier so your skin doesn’t crack or break down. When used in combination with BAKUCHIOL, you get great hydration and soothing of irritation (EXTRACT) while also getting more collagen building/ texture improving (BAKUCHIOL). These 2 in combination with our antioxidant serum (VITAPURE) make for powerful anti-aging repair for even the most damaged skin.
No. Bakuchiol is a highly targeted natural retinol alternative and not a replacement for any of the other L’ATHENE products.
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Absolutely. They complement each other beautifully.
Most users do not experience peeling or irritation.
Yes. Allow it to absorb for a minute or two before applying moisturizer or makeup.
Ready for a gentler approach to visible aging?
BAKUCHIOL Anti-Aging Face Oil — 1 oz | $98