licorice root extract

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Licorice (otherwise known as liquorice, sweet root, and glycyrrhiza glabra) contains coumarins, flavonoids, volatile oils, plant sterols, and glycyrrhizin; an effective moisturizer for the skin. Added to creams, licorice is good for dry hands; and it soothes your skin, bringing it back to life. It also contains anti-oxidants that help protect your skin from sun damage and free radicals and it contains glabridin, a component that acts as a natural skin whitener, and so licorice helps fade pigment spots.

Another widely known benefit of licorice is its ability to help fight acne due to the anti-inflammatory properties and the elimination of bacteria that licorice provides. But the most widely recognized benefit of licorice is its ability to help treat eczema. Licorice, in cream form or as a soap additive, can soothe the skin to relieve the symptoms.

The anti-inflammatory properties of licorice also make it a good remedy for rosacea, a skin condition caused by the inflammation of blood vessels, usually in the areas of the face and nose. If left untreated rosacea can lead to permanent swelling. Licorice added to a cream or serum can help rosacea sufferers find relief from this disease.

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