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Herbivore Botanicals scandal ๐Ÿต

So apparently Herbivore Botanical's Bakuchiol serum does not actually contain Bakuchiol??? From what I gather the study to test bakuchiol claims was done by the supplier of bakuchiol, Sytheon. It seems like Herbivore's (reformulated) bakuchiol serum contains close to 0% bakuchiol, and not the 1% they claim. Instead, they have switched to an alternative called Psoralea Corylifolia extract, or Bakuchi oil, which seems to be cosmetically unsafe and contains high amounts of photosensitisers. It looks like HB had a falling out with Sytheon, and lacking access to bakuchiol extract, decided to reformulate with Psoralea Corylifolia extract. Thoughts??? ๐Ÿคก Link to reddit discussion: https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/comments/mlrbbd/psa_lab_test_found_the_bakuchiol_serum_from/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share Link to Sytheon report: https://bakuchiol.net/2021/02/01/where-to-find-bakuchiol/
Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Soothing Serum

Herbivore Botanicals
Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Soothing Serum

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astraldew

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That's crazy! And so unethical! I feel like if a company reformulates they should rename the product instead of passing it off as the same thing. And the questionable replacement ingredient from such a established company is definitely going to harm their reputation. Thank you for bring this to our attention!
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Cedric

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Yes I was so shocked to read about it! Such blatant disregard for consumer safety + a lack of transparency.
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Alatinaandagolden

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0% bakuchiol, made me laugh ๐Ÿ˜‚ WHAT IS THAT!!?? THE COMPANY SHOULD BE SO ASHAMED
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theteenagewitch

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I canโ€™t say im suprprised, something about this brand was always suspiscious to me ๐Ÿ˜…
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Cedric

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any company that claims 100% natural/non-toxic etc is always sus to me ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€ I've also heard several customers having mold in their HB products because they don't use "synthetic" preservatives ๐Ÿคฎ
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meumeu

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Thanks for letting us know... Gonna check that out about it๐Ÿ˜ฅ
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hdsktt

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Ya , Bakuchiol is alternative if your skin cannot tolerate with he Retinol ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ™†๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ
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