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Youth Nectar (2% Bakuchiol)
✔️ Reduce fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven tone—without irritation with the world's purest and only certified Bakuchiol, Sytenol® A.
✔️ Brighten complexion and improve skin elasticity.
✔️ Protect from environmental stressors with powerful antioxidants.
$45.00
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Retinol-like results without the drama. This silky oil serum pairs 2% bakuchiol with micro-algae astaxanthin to visibly soften lines, boost firmness, and even tone while staying calm on sensitive skin.
Luxury skin care, affordably priced. Youth Nectar delivers an advanced blend of clean, skin-identical botanicals and potent plant-based antioxidants in every drop. Crafted with vitamin-rich oils like Argan, Squalane, Camellia, Rosehip, Pomegranate, and Cacay oils, plus synergistic actives—Bakuchiol (Sytenol® A), Vitamin E, and Astaxanthin—this serum supports daily renewal, visibly reduces the signs of aging, enhances natural radiance, and even tackles acne.
What it does:
Bakuchiol is clinically proven to deliver Retinol-results without the irritation or sun sensitivity.
- Reduces fine lines and wrinkles.
- Evens skin tone and addresses pigmentation.
- Improves skin elasticity.
- Reduces acne.
Why it’s so special:
- We're using the world's purest and only certified Bakuchiol (Sytenol® A) clinically proven to address multiple signs of aging: reduction in wrinkles and hyperpigmentation, reduction in acne lesions and improved skin tone.
- The premier alternative to Retinol, but better tolerated by sensitive skin and no phototoxicity (sun safe)!
- Nourishes with fatty acids that mimic your skin’s own lipids.
- Smooth, silky texture that glides effortlessly and absorbs cleanly.
- Fragrance-free. Essential-oil free. Filler-free. Vegan. Non-Comedogenic. Plastic-Free.
Who it is for:
Designed for skin aged 25 and up, when collagen starts to slow and care matters more. Use to tackle (or prevent) signs of aging.
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Ingredients
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At Organic Ivy, every ingredient is a key ingredient—carefully chosen to fulfill its purpose. Here is every ingredient in Youth Nectar:
Certified Bakuchiol
Natural retinol alternative—we're using the world's only certified Bakuchiol, Sytenol® A, to guarantee you're getting the real thing.
Astaxanthin
The most powerful antioxidant in skincare—reduces redness, improves elasticity, fights collagen loss.
Organic Rosehip Oil
Brightens, smooths, and evens tone with vitamin A, linoleic, and linolenic acids.
Organic Pomegranate Oil
A reparative antioxidant loaded with punicic acid—elevates collagen and supports elasticity.
Organic Camellia Oil
Silky-soft, rich in oleic acid and green tea polyphenols—soothes and calms sensitive skin.
Organic Argan Oil
Ultra-nourishing and antioxidant-rich—plumps, softens, and supports skin elasticity.
Squalane (from Olives)
Lightweight hydrator that mimics skin’s natural oil—absorbs instantly without greasiness.
Unrefined Black Currant Oil
Essential fatty-acid powerhouse (omega-3/6/9) for soothing, firming, and inflammation-calming results.
Virgin Cacay Oil
Plant-based retinol-like oil—promotes firmness and glow through natural vitamin A and linoleic acid.
Organic Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides
Ultra-sheer emollient that enhances absorption and smooth finish.
German Chamomile CO2 Extract*
Rich in bisabolol and chamazulene, known for soothing visible redness and helping keep reactive skin calm.
Vitamin E
Lipid-soluble antioxidant that stabilizes the formula and protects skin from oxidative stress.
Rosemary CO2 Extract
Natural antioxidant stabilizer that supports Vitamin E and enhances shelf-life.
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Certified Bakuchiol
What Makes Sytenol® A the Gold Standard in Bakuchiol?
Clinically Proven
Most Bakuchiol claims you see? They’re actually based on Sytenol® A. Unless a product specifically uses Sytenol® A—the only clinically studied, standardized form of Bakuchiol—you may not see the results being promised.
In clinical trials, Sytenol® A delivered:
- 59% reduction in hyperpigmentation after 12 weeks (outperforming Retinol)
- 20% reduction in wrinkle surface area (on par with Retinol)
- Comparable improvements in photoaging—without the irritation
If it's not Sytenol® A, it’s not the Bakuchiol those studies were based on.
Combats and Reverses Oxidative Damage
Sytenol® A (pure Bakuchiol) is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect your skin from damage caused by oxidative stress — a key driver of premature aging and breakouts.
It supports your skin’s natural defenses, making it ideal for both acne-prone and mature skin.
Oxidative stress happens when there’s an imbalance between free radicals (highly reactive oxygen molecules) and your body’s ability to neutralize them with antioxidants. Which is why adding antioxidants is so important in a skincare routine!
Calms the Skin and Corrects Inflammation
Chronic inflammation silently accelerates skin aging by breaking down collagen, disrupting the skin barrier, and impairing its ability to heal—making it crucial to calm inflammation if you want to maintain firm, even-toned, resilient skin.
Sytenol® A helps interrupt this process by targeting the enzymes and signals that trigger inflammation, helping your skin stay healthy, firm, and calm.
What is bakuchiol?
Bakuchiol is a plant-derived active (from Psoralea corylifolia) shown to deliver retinol-like results—smoother texture, fewer fine lines, more even tone—without the typical irritation. It’s antioxidant, barrier-friendly, and suitable for most skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone.
Why do people call bakuchiol “nature’s retinol”?
Because multiple studies show bakuchiol can improve wrinkles, pigmentation, and photoaging similarly to retinol—but tends to be better tolerated and not photosensitizing. Translation: you can use it day or night and still wear sunscreen as usual.
Bakuchiol is ultra sensitive and you won't ever experience "retinol burn" like retinol products.
What is Sytenol® A—and why does it matter?
Sytenol® A is the gold-standard, certified form of pure bakuchiol used in the majority of clinical research. Not all “bakuchiol” on the market is standardized; Sytenol® A guarantees identity, purity, and batch consistency so you’re getting the results the studies are based on.
How is your bakuchiol different from others?
Youth Nectar uses 2% Sytenol® A (not a generic extract), in an oil system designed to deliver actives while staying gentle. We say it's 100% optimized because we didn't just simply add in inexpensive filler oils and call it a day. We layered in other vitamin A-rich oils and even the most powerful antioxidant in skincare, astaxanthin! Many serums use low or undisclosed percentages or non-standardized sources.
Will bakuchiol make my skin sun-sensitive?
No—bakuchiol is not known to be phototoxic or photosensitizing. Daily SPF is still smart skincare, but you don’t need to avoid daytime use because of bakuchiol.
Is Youth Nectar safe for sensitive or acne-prone skin?
Yes. The formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, and non-comedogenic by design. Bakuchiol also shows benefits for blemish-prone skin while supporting barrier comfort.
Can I use this if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
Bakuchiol is often chosen as a retinol alternative during pregnancy because it’s not a retinoid. That said, always review your routine with your healthcare provider.
Why does the serum have a slight tint?
That warm hue comes from astaxanthin, a powerhouse antioxidant. If you see a brief tint on application, keep massaging—it absorbs quickly. As an antioxidant, astaxanthin is 6000 times more potent than Vitamin C, and 550 times more potent than Vitamin E.
Is it really 100% plant-derived?
Yes—no fillers or synthetics. It’s vegan, fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, and packaged in glass.
Will it clog pores or cause acne?
Bakuchiol is actually used to treat acne. We have also selected lightweight, skin-identical oils (squalane, camellia) and balanced fatty-acid profiles to stay non-comedogenic for most skin types.
Is bakuchiol better than retinol for sensitive skin?
Often, yes. Bakuchiol delivers similar smoothing and brightening benefits with less dryness and redness, making it a strong pick for sensitive or reactive complexions.
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