Baochi Oil | Bakuchi

Babchi Oil is a cold-pressed seed oil with linoleic acid at 40–55% and oleic at 20–30%. Babchi contains furocoumarins and is photosensitising; confirm permitted use and inclusion limits for the target market before formulating.

• Also known as: Bakuchi Oil, Babchi Oil, Bavachi Oil, Psoralea Seed Oil
• Botanical name: Psoralea corylifolia
• Plant part used: Seed
• INCI name: No common ingredient name listed in the EU glossary (Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/677)
• Extraction: Cold-pressed, Unrefined (virgin)
• Form: Carrier oil (liquid)
• Appearance: Golden to dark amber; Characteristic, strong herbal
• Grade: Cosmetic-grade
• Origin: India
• Shelf-life: 12–18 months · below 20 °C · tightly sealed · away from light

Key benefits

• Linoleic acid (C18:2) (40–55%) — Skin-barrier conditioning, soothing
• Oleic acid (C18:1) (20–30%) — Emollient, moisture support
• Palmitic acid (C16:0) (10–15%) — Skin conditioning
• Bakuchiol & Psoralens (actives) (Trace) — Bakuchiol — natural retinol alternative; psoralens are photosensitising

How to use

• 2–10% in emulsions
• 10–30% in facial oil serums
• 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base
• Common applications: mature-skin-positioned serums, brightening formulations, hair growth oils and Ayurvedic skin formulations.

FAQs

What are the primary formulation applications of Baochi Oil?
Most buyers use it at 2–10% in emulsions; 10–30% in facial oil serums; 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base. As with any new carrier oil, pilot-test in your specific base before committing to a full production run.

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