A composition for the treatment of acne includes hydrolyzed Psoralea Corylifolia, containing a component bakuchiol, is solubilized in a water-based solution. The composition is for topical application to the skin. In a specific implementation, the composition is a water-based acne gel. In a specific implementation, a composition includes Bakutrol™, which includes bakuchiol, and bisabolol. The composition can include a polysorbate surfactant. In implementations, these ingredients are combined with other active ingredients, including for example, salicylic acid. A process of preparation of the composition allows for the stabilization of Bakutrol in solution.