Licorice Root Extract

Overview

Licorice root extract is derived from the root of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant. It is widely used in skincare for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.

Clinical Evidence

Fragrance Allergy and Botanicals

A study titled To Avoid or Not to Avoid: Cross-Reactivity Between Fragrance and Common Botanicals found that patients with fragrance allergies do not need to avoid common botanicals, including licorice root extract, suggesting its safety in personal-care products.

Acne Treatment

Another study, Assessing the Benefits of an Innovative Chemical Peel Containing Biofunctionals on Adult Acne-Prone Skin, explored the effectiveness of a chemical peel that may include licorice root extract among other ingredients, showing significant improvements in acne severity.

Skin Whitening Efficacy

Research titled Enhanced Whitening Effect of the Formulations via Inhibition of Tyrosinase Activity indicates that licorice root extract can enhance skin whitening effects by inhibiting tyrosinase activity, making it a valuable ingredient in skin-whitening formulations.