Payot No.2

A plant-derived ingredient revolutionises the cosmetics world. Everyone is talking about bakuchi oil, the “wonder weapon” combating premature skin ageing and wrinkles. As an alternative to retinol, it achieves its effect entirely without troublesome skin irritation or sun sensitivity. Does it sound too good to be true? We put bakuchi oil under the microscope.

16 February 2024

AHA, vitamin C, retinol and salicylic acid – these are all ingredients in skincare products that have a special effect. Once you start to familiarise yourself with the right active ingredients for your skin, you won’t want to stop using them in your skincare routine. You can also combine skincare actives and optimise their effect.

15 August 2024

To ensure that UV rays from the sun cannot damage your skin, it is important you provide it with sufficient sun protection. So which is better – chemical or mineral sunscreen? We’ll explain the differences and show you how to get the perfect summer tan on well-protected skin.

09 April 2025