{"product_id":"dr-althea-abc-glow-whipped-serum-100ml","title":"Dr.Althea - ABC Glow Whipped Serum [100ml]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr.Althea ABC Glow Whipped Serum is a vegan, foam-to-water serum built on bakuchiol, collagen water, vitamin tree water and allantoin.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a hydration and radiance product with a genuinely unusual texture — and bakuchiol is the ingredient worth understanding before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDr.Althea ABC Glow Whipped Serum at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBakuchiol, collagen water, vitamin tree water, allantoin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhipped foam that turns to water on the skin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDullness, dehydration, early fine lines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContains retinol?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e — bakuchiol is not a retinoid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoubles as\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA bubble mask, applied thickly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBakuchiol — the honest version\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBakuchiol is marketed almost everywhere as \"natural retinol,\" and that phrase does more harm than good. Here is what is actually true.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBakuchiol is not a retinoid.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a plant-derived compound, structurally unrelated to vitamin A. It appears to act on some of the same pathways, which is why the comparison gets made — but it is a different molecule doing a partially overlapping job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe evidence is genuine but much thinner than retinol's.\u003c\/strong\u003e A small number of studies suggest bakuchiol produces comparable improvements in photoageing to low-strength retinol, with noticeably less irritation. That is a real and encouraging finding. It is also a handful of studies against several decades of research on retinoids, and it would be misleading to present the two as equivalent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere bakuchiol genuinely wins is tolerability.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does not cause the flaking, dryness and adjustment period retinol does. For people who have tried retinol and could not get through the first six weeks, that is not a small thing — an ingredient you can actually use beats a stronger one you abandon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBakuchiol and pregnancy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBakuchiol is not a retinoid, so the retinoid pregnancy warning does not apply to it. That said, it is a relatively new cosmetic ingredient without extensive pregnancy safety data. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before using it\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than relying on the fact that it is plant-derived. \"Natural\" is not a safety category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOn the collagen water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorth being precise: \u003cstrong\u003eapplied collagen does not become collagen in your skin.\u003c\/strong\u003e The molecule is far too large to reach the dermis. On the surface it acts as a humectant and film-former, holding water and leaving skin smooth and temporarily plumper. That is a real cosmetic effect — it is simply not structural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin tree water\u003c\/strong\u003e (sea buckthorn) and \u003cstrong\u003eallantoin\u003c\/strong\u003e are both soothing and hydrating, and they are why this suits sensitive skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat \"ABC\" means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a product name. The formula is built on bakuchiol and hydrating botanicals rather than a literal vitamin A, B and C combination — so if you are buying it specifically for vitamin C, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dr-althea-vitamin-c-boosting-serum-30ml\"\u003eVitamin C Boosting Serum\u003c\/a\u003e is the product that delivers that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs a daily serum:\u003c\/strong\u003e after cleansing, one to two pumps massaged over the face until absorbed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs a glow-boosting mask:\u003c\/strong\u003e about three pumps in a thicker layer, left on as a hydrating bubble mask, then patted in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFollow with moisturiser\u003c\/strong\u003e — the humectants need something sealing them in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunscreen every morning.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e twice daily. Unlike retinol, there is no adjustment period and no need to build up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCombining it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt conflicts with nothing. Because bakuchiol is not a retinoid, \u003cstrong\u003eyou can use it alongside exfoliating acids and even alongside actual retinol\u003c\/strong\u003e — some people use bakuchiol in the morning and retinol at night. It also pairs well with vitamin C and niacinamide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRealistic timeline\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydration and glow within days. Any effect on fine lines takes \u003cstrong\u003etwelve weeks or more\u003c\/strong\u003e, as with any ingredient working on skin structure. If fine lines are your main concern and your skin tolerates it, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dr-althea-0-1-gentle-retinol-serum-30ml\"\u003e0.1% Gentle Retinol Serum\u003c\/a\u003e has the stronger evidence behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABC Glow Whipped Serum\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dr-althea-0-1-gentle-retinol-serum-30ml\"\u003e0.1% Gentle Retinol Serum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBakuchiol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetinol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvidence base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePromising, limited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtensive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIrritation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustment period expected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePregnancy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsk your doctor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse with acids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreely\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlternate nights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dr-althea\"\u003eDr.Althea range at EmartGCC\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs bakuchiol the same as retinol?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a plant-derived compound, structurally unrelated to vitamin A, that appears to act on some of the same pathways. A small number of studies suggest comparable results with less irritation, but the evidence base is far smaller than retinol's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it while pregnant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe retinoid warning does not apply, since bakuchiol is not a retinoid. But it is a newer ingredient without extensive pregnancy safety data, so ask your doctor rather than assuming plant-derived means safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it with retinol or acids?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with both. Because it is not a retinoid there is no stacking problem. Some people use bakuchiol in the morning and retinol at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes \"ABC\" mean vitamins A, B and C?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a product name rather than an ingredient list. The formula is built on bakuchiol and hydrating botanicals. For vitamin C specifically, choose a dedicated vitamin C serum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the collagen firm my skin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Collagen molecules are far too large to reach the dermis where your own collagen lives. On the surface it holds water and smooths, which looks like plumping but is not structural firming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I use it as a mask?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply about three pumps in a thicker layer, leave it as a hydrating bubble mask, then pat in the remainder. Follow with moisturiser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until I see results?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydration and glow within days. Any effect on fine lines takes twelve weeks or more — that is true of every ingredient working on skin structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for sensitive skin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Allantoin and vitamin tree water are both soothing, and bakuchiol does not cause the irritation retinol does. That tolerability is its main advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying Dr.Althea in Kuwait\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmartGCC supplies 100% original Dr.Althea with free standard home delivery across Kuwait, usually next day. Areas beyond Fahaheel and Jahra carry a 3 KD delivery surcharge. Cash on delivery is available, and unopened items can be returned within 14 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is bakuchiol the same as retinol?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. It is a plant-derived compound, structurally unrelated to vitamin A, that appears to act on some of the same pathways. 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