cosmetICS
cosmetICS
Licorice root is an ingredient in cosmetics, recognized for its soothing action for sensitive skin, but also for its lightening effects and anti-ageing properties.
The BENEFITs of licorice extract
in cosmetics
The pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries have recognized the virtues of licorice for thousands of years. Licorice extract is used for its depigmenting and antioxidant benefits as well as for its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties in personal hygiene products.
The uses of licorice extract
in the cosmetics sector
Skin care
Licorice extract is a popular ingredient in skin care products because of its lightening, soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. Licorice is often used in creams to treat dark spots, traces of acne, redness or irritation.
- Protection against sun spots and acne scars: owing to the presence of glabridin, which regulates the production of melanin, licorice is known to fight against spots and hyperpigmentation.
- Soothing sensitive skin and irritation: licorice extract has a softening and soothing action.Glabridin and other active molecules in licorice have an anti-inflammatory effect which soothes sensitive skin.
Anti-aging products
Licorice extracts can be integrated into anti-aging formulations (anti-wrinkle cream) whose anti-oxidant properties help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Glabridin mentioned above has, in addition to a lightening and soothing action, antioxidant properties. Licorice effectively protects the skin from attack by “free radicals”. The glabridine molecules present in licorice extract delay aging and protect skin cells from external harm.
Toothpastes and mouthwashes
Licorice is used for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties in toothpastes and mouthwashes to promote good oral hygiene. Glycyrrhetic acid is said to have a bactericidal action, and has demonstrated its effectiveness in the eradication of numerous bacteria.