Licorice Root Extract

Licorice root is a plant considered similar to ginseng in the range of its useful properties. Only the root of this plant is used in cosmetology, and 30 kg of raw material has to be processed in order to get 1 kg of extract. Licorice root extract contains flavonoids, glucosides, polysaccharides, lipides, vitamin C and various mineral salts. It possesses a pronounced whitening effect and is effective against various skin hyperpigmentation manifestations.

Licorice root extract evens the skin tone, restoring skin's healthy  glow from within. It facilitates active skin renewal, thus making it fresher, firmer, and more elastic. Collagen production is one of licorice root extract's most important abilities.

Products containing this ingredient effectively soothe the skin and reduce inflammation. Moreover licorice root extract removes swelling, strengthens the vessels and is great as a preventive measure for skin vessel issues.

Why it's good for your skin

• possesses brightening action
• facilitates wrinkle smoothing and prevents them from appearing again
• stimulates skin cell regeneration
• facilitates quicker healing of wounds, abrasions, burns and cracks
• possesses anti-inflammatory action
• possesses lymphatic action
• effectively improves skin tonus

Why it's good for your hair

• combats scalp dryness
• eliminates dandruff and itchiness
• boosts blood circulation and decreases hair fall

Contraindications

Individual intolerance

Scientific evidence

[1] It has been scientifically proven that licorice root  protects the skin from oxidative stress and facilitates wound epithelialisation. It acts as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and skin whitening agent. It displays skin depigmentation activity.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6826613/