Pure Licorice Extract - 100% Pure Water-Soluble | Skin Brightening, Pigmentation
Pure Licorice Root Extract is one of the most potent natural skin brightening and anti-inflammatory ingredients in professional cosmetics.
Its primary active, Glabridin, is a flavonoid that inhibits tyrosinase (the melanin-producing enzyme) more effectively than many synthetic alternatives — making it the go-to natural active for treating hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and uneven skin tone, particularly in South and East Asian skin types where post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is a primary concern.
KEY BENEFITS & PROPERTIES
Glabridin — potent tyrosinase inhibitor, anti-inflammatory, and skin brightening active with strong clinical evidence
Anti-inflammatory that reduces post-acne redness and PIH before it darkens; soothing for sensitive and reactive skin
KEY BENEFITS & PROPERTIES
Botanical name/INCI | Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract |
|---|---|
Type | Water-soluble extract |
Appearance | Clear to pale liquid |
pH | 4.0–6.5 |
Shelf life | 1–2 years |
Solubility | Water-soluble |
WHERE CAN YOU USE IT?
Product Type | How It's Used |
|---|---|
Brightening serum | 0.5–2% — the most effective leave-on brightening application. |
Face moisturiser | 0.5–1% daily brightening moisturiser. |
Toner | 0.5–1% — anti-inflammatory toning step for PIH-prone skin. |
Face wash | 1–2% — anti-inflammatory cleanser; prepares skin for brightening actives. |
Eye cream | 0.5–1% — dark circle reduction. |
Body lotion | 0.5–1% for body hyperpigmentation. |
After-sun product | 1–2% — prevents UV-induced pigmentation. |
Safety & Storage
Store in dark glass, refrigerate after opening
Shelf life 1–2 years
Always add appropriate preservative when formulating with other water-based ingredients
