Ingredient· Radiance & tone
Licorice root
Licorice root extract is used in skincare for a more even-looking skin tone and a soothing skin feel.
Suits
Skin with an uneven tone, and sensitive skin.
Time of day
Morning and evening
Works well with
Niacinamide, vitamin C, azelaic acid and SPF.
What isLicorice root?
The extract comes from the root of Glycyrrhiza species. It contains several active components, including glabridin and glycyrrhetinic acid.
What is it used for?
It appears in cosmetic formulations focused on skin tone and a soothing skin feel.
Be careful with
Generally well tolerated. Test on a small area first if you have a known plant allergy.
Good to know
Which components are present depends on the type of extract.
