Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract)

INCI NAME: (Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract)

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INGREDIENT PROFILE

Licorice Root is an herbal extract derived from the root of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant. It is typically a brown powder or liquid extract used in skincare for its soothing, brightening, and anti-inflammatory properties. Licorice Root is particularly valued for its ability to improve uneven skin tone and reduce hyperpigmentation.

DERIVED FROM

Licorice Root extract is derived from the roots of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant, which is native to Southern Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean. The roots are harvested, dried, and then processed to extract the active compounds, including glycyrrhizin, liquiritin, and glabridin, which are responsible for its beneficial effects on the skin.

HISTORY

Licorice Root has been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine, particularly in Ancient Egypt, China, and Greece. It was prized for its healing properties and was often used to treat various ailments, including digestive issues and respiratory conditions. In skincare, the use of Licorice Root became popular for its ability to lighten and brighten the skin, as well as its anti-inflammatory effects, making it a staple in many brightening and soothing formulations.

SKIN CARE BENEFITS AND USES

• Reduces hyperpigmentation by inhibiting the production of melanin, leading to a brighter and more even skin tone
• Soothes irritated and inflamed skin, making it beneficial for conditions such as eczema and rosacea
• Contains powerful antioxidants that protect the skin from environmental stressors and free radical damage
• Helps to reduce the appearance of dark spots, age spots, and acne scars
• Provides natural anti-inflammatory effects, calming redness and irritation

RICH IN

• Glycyrrhizin – Known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, beneficial for sensitive and irritated skin
• Liquiritin – A natural compound that helps brighten the skin and reduce hyperpigmentation
• Glabridin – An antioxidant that provides skin-brightening and anti-aging benefits

PROPERTIES

• Brightening: Helps to lighten dark spots and improve uneven skin tone.
• Anti-inflammatory: Calms and soothes irritated or inflamed skin.
• Antioxidant: Protects the skin from oxidative stress and environmental damage.
• Soothing: Reduces redness and irritation, making it suitable for sensitive skin.
• Skin-tone evening: Promotes a more uniform complexion by inhibiting melanin production.