Licorice Root Extract

INCI: Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract

Active Botanical Ingredient

The Brightener / The Soother

Chemist jars

Harness the “Luminosity Legend” power of Glycyrrhiza Glabra to visibly fade stubborn discolouration and calm a stressed-out surface. By acting as a gentle complexion equaliser and redness reducer, it transforms a patchy, irritated appearance into a state of serene, radiant clarity.

What it is

Licorice Root Extract is a potent botanical “Luminosity Legend,” sourced and processed to ensure high concentrations of Liquiritin and Glabridin—the key molecules responsible for its skin-evening and calming abilities.

Licorice Root Extract

Why it works

The power of Licorice Root lies in its ability to intercept the signals that lead to an uneven skin tone. While some ingredients focus solely on exfoliation, Licorice Root works deeper to prevent the appearance of dark spots while simultaneously acting as a biological “off-switch” for surface irritation.

How it works

1. Tyrosinase Inhibition:

  • The Science: It inhibits the activity of tyrosinase, the rate-limiting enzyme responsible for the production of melanin in the skin.
  • The Translation: Think of it as the “Spot Stopper.” It politely asks your skin to stop overproducing pigment in specific areas, ensuring your complexion remains uniform rather than patchy.

2. Liquiritin Dispersion:

  • The Science: The compound Liquiritin helps to actively disperse and remove existing melanin in the skin’s surface layers.
  • The Translation: It acts as a “Pigment Polisher.” It helps break up the look of existing sunspots and post-breakout marks, encouraging them to fade back into your natural skin tone.

3. Licochalcone A Activity:

  • The Science: This molecule offers powerful anti-inflammatory properties that regulate the skin’s oil production and soothe redness.

  • The Translation: It is a “Redness Relaxer.” It’s the sensible friend that steps in during a Queensland summer to quieten down heat-induced irritation and keep the surface feeling comfortable.

Scientific Efficacy

Visibly brightens

the appearance of sun-damaged and patchy skin for a more radiant look.

Significantly reduces

the look of redness and blotchiness caused by environmental stressors.

Gently equalises

skin tone without the irritation often associated with aggressive synthetic brighteners.

FAQs
Will Licorice Root make my skin more sensitive to the sun?

No. Unlike some “brightening” acids, Licorice Root Extract is not photosensitising. In fact, its antioxidant properties help the skin defend itself against the look of UV-induced oxidative stress, though you should always follow with your daily SPF.

Is it suitable for sensitive skin?

Absolutely. Because it is naturally rich in soothing compounds, it is often used specifically to help sensitive skin profiles achieve a more even-toned look without the “stinging” sensation common with high-strength actives.

Safety Profile

The CIR Expert Panel and TGA guidelines identify Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract as safe for cosmetic use. It is widely celebrated in the Highfields lab as a highly stable, non-irritating botanical active suitable for all skin types, especially those prone to redness or uneven tone.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is for educational purposes only. Pattini Skincare products are cosmetic and not regulated by the TGA. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition.

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