Licorice Root Extract
Category: Skin lightening agent, Anti-inflammatory
Brief description: Extracted from the root of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant, licorice root extract is known for its skin soothing and brightening properties.
Benefits: Lightens skin, soothes irritation, reduces redness and inflammation, and can also help control oil production in skin.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for all skin types, but particularly beneficial for those with sensitive, red, or acne-prone skin.
Target audience: Those dealing with hyperpigmentation, redness, or acne.
Chemical composition: Contains several active compounds including glycyrrhizin, glabridin and licochalcone.
Physical aspect: It is a dark brown liquid.
Compatibility: Compatible with most other skincare ingredients.
Concentration: Typically used at concentrations of 1-5% in skincare products.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Rarely causes skin irritation or allergic reactions.
Regulatory status: Considered safe for use in cosmetics.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: As a natural ingredient, the sustainability of licorice root extract depends on the farming and extraction practices of the manufacturer. It has no major ethical issues, although sourcing should be checked for potential environmental impact.
Brief description: Extracted from the root of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant, licorice root extract is known for its skin soothing and brightening properties.
Benefits: Lightens skin, soothes irritation, reduces redness and inflammation, and can also help control oil production in skin.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for all skin types, but particularly beneficial for those with sensitive, red, or acne-prone skin.
Target audience: Those dealing with hyperpigmentation, redness, or acne.
Chemical composition: Contains several active compounds including glycyrrhizin, glabridin and licochalcone.
Physical aspect: It is a dark brown liquid.
Compatibility: Compatible with most other skincare ingredients.
Concentration: Typically used at concentrations of 1-5% in skincare products.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Rarely causes skin irritation or allergic reactions.
Regulatory status: Considered safe for use in cosmetics.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: As a natural ingredient, the sustainability of licorice root extract depends on the farming and extraction practices of the manufacturer. It has no major ethical issues, although sourcing should be checked for potential environmental impact.
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