Licorice root: Underestimated active ingredient, not only for hyperpigmentation

You're probably familiar with licorice root from licorice candy or teas sweetened with it. In skincare, licorice root extract ( Glycyrrhiza glabra Root Extract ) offers numerous benefits for skin health. It inhibits inflammation and soothes skin affected by atopic dermatitis, rosacea/couperose , or eczema. Thanks to its naturally occurring glabridin content, licorice root has a skin-brightening effect on hyperpigmentation caused by UV rays. Licorice root is also a well-tolerated antioxidant.