Licorice Extract

A botanical extract containing glycyrrhizin and licochalcone, valued for brightening and calming properties.

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Comedogenic Rating

0/5

Irritation Potential

0/5

What is it?

Licorice Extract is derived from Glycyrrhiza glabra root, containing glycyrrhizin and licochalcone A — compounds studied for tyrosinase-inhibiting (brightening) and anti-irritant activity.

Used in brightening serums and calming formulas, often for hyperpigmentation-prone or sensitive skin.

Key Benefits

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Tone-evening support

Glycyrrhizin and related compounds may help inhibit excess melanin production.

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Calming activity

Has recognized anti-irritant properties that support comfort in sensitive formulas.

Suitable for

skin with uneven tonesensitive skin prone to rednessmost skin types

Main Actions

✓ brightening✓ soothing✓ tone support

When it may be insufficient

Effectiveness depends heavily on the concentration of active compounds, which varies widely between extracts — it works best paired with other tone-evening actives like niacinamide.

CategorySoothing Ingredients

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