licorice root extract
Licorice root – calming, uplifting & anti-inflammatory
Licorice root has a skin-soothing, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and pigment-balancing effect – ideal for irritated, reddened or problematic skin.
Introduction / Brief description
Licorice is known to many as the raw material for licorice candy. In natural cosmetics, the extract from the licorice root (INCI: Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract ) is valued for its skin-soothing, anti-inflammatory, and pigment-balancing properties – ideal for sensitive, reddened, or blemished skin.
Origin & Extraction
Licorice root originates from the Mediterranean region and Western Asia and is now also cultivated organically in India, France, and Spain. Extraction is usually carried out using aqueous or alcohol-free methods. The plant belongs to the legume family (Fabaceae) – its roots contain a variety of bioactive substances, including glycyrrhizin, glabridin, and licochalcone A.
Active ingredients & effects
- Licochalcone A: Proven to soothe irritated and reddened skin.
- Glycyrrhizin: Has antibacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Glabridin: Brightening effect in cases of hyperpigmentation, acne scars, or sun damage.
- Coumarin: Supports the skin tolerance of vitamin C or niacinamide.
- Carotenoids & Zinc: Antioxidant, detoxifying and cell-regenerating – stronger effect than Vitamin E.
Use in natural cosmetics
Licorice root extract is used in:
- Facial care for reddened, irritated or inflamed skin
- Soothing serums and creams for rosacea or atopic dermatitis
- Products for pigment spots & uneven skin tone
Special features / Who is it suitable for?
- ✔ Ideal for rosacea, atopic dermatitis, perioral dermatitis
- ✔ Clinically proven to soothe irritation and reduce inflammation
- ✔ Suitable for sensitive, allergy-prone skin
- ✔ Vegan, alcohol-free, certified organic
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