Ingredient
Licorice Root Extract
Gentle botanical brightening continues to appeal to sensitive-skin consumers.
Category: Botanical Brightening
Chemical formula: Mixture; glabridin C20H20O4
Main cosmetic effects: Soothing; antioxidant; tone-evening appearance.
Source: Extracted from Glycyrrhiza roots; key components include glabridin and liquiritin.
Developer / supplier: Traditional herbal use; modern standardized botanical extract suppliers
Origin: China / Central Asia / Europe
Representative product: Skin brightening serums with licorice extract
Approx. retail price (USD): 15-60
Evidence maturity: Moderate botanical evidence
What it does
Soothing; antioxidant; tone-evening appearance.
Notes
Botanical Brightening | Moderate botanical evidence