Glabridin inhibits tyrosinase; licochalcone A is anti-inflammatory; also antioxidant. That’s Licorice Root Extract in a sentence – and it’s worth understanding what each part of that process means.
The scientific name is Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract. Glabridin inhibits tyrosinase; licochalcone A is anti-inflammatory; also antioxidant. This mechanism is consistent across properly formulated products, which means the real variable is concentration and delivery system.
Typical working concentration is 0.1–2%. Best suited to all skin types, especially sensitive skin. Primary applications: brightening, anti-inflammatory, hyperpigmentation.
Works well with: Vitamin C, niacinamide, alpha arbutin.
Contains glabridin and licochalcone A as key actives.