Glabridin (Licorice)

1. Works As An Anti-Inflammatory Agent

Studies [10] conducted on 60 adults who had eczema over two weeks revealed that when a topical gel containing licorice root extract was applied, their condition improved to quite an extent.



Glycyrrhizin has anti-inflammatory properties [11], which can reduce irritation, itching, and redness on the skin when used topically in formulations. It is extensively used to treat psoriasis [12], rosacea [13], and atopic dermatitis.



2. Reduces Hyperpigmentation

When your skin cells produce excessive melanin only in certain areas and normal amounts in others, it gives the skin a patchy appearance known as hyperpigmentation.



When the skin is exposed to free radicals in the body, the cells that generate melanin get damaged and produce more melanin than usual.



Licorice root extract fights the free radicals by inhibiting their production and preventing excess melanin from being produced.



Most formulations that work to remove dark spots or treat hyperpigmentation, therefore, contain licorice root extract. It effectively helps remove dark spots [14] and lightens them to give you an even skin tone.



3. Glycyrrhizin And Anti-Ageing

Licorice root extract contains glycyrrhizin, which is a very potent antioxidant. When used topically, the antioxidants protect your skin against damage from the sun's UV rays and free radicals. This, in turn, prevents premature aging.