Licorice extract
- Would you like a natural treatment for dark skin discoloration, age spots or hyperpigmentation?
- Is your skin too sensitive for hydroquinone creams?
Scientific extract about licorice
From "Topical Agents Used in the Management of Hyperpigmentation" by R. M. Halder, MD and G. M. Richards, MD.
"Licorice extract.. has been used in other parts of the world, particularly in Egypt. Its mechanism of action is similar to that of kojic acid.
The main component of the hydrophobic fraction of licorice extract is glabridin, which has an effect on the skin. Studies investigating the inhibitory effects of glabridin on melanogenesis and inflammation have shown that it inhibits tyrosinase activity of melanocytes. [prevents melanin pigment being made]"
From "The treatment of atopic dermatitis with licorice gel" by Saeedi M, Morteza-Semnani K and Ghoreishi MR.
The effect of licorice extract as topical preparation was evaluated on atopic dermatitis.. Two percent licorice topical gel was more effective than 1% in reducing the scores for erythema, oedema and itching over two weeks (p<0.05). The results showed that licorice extract could be considered as an effective agent for treatment of atopic dermatitis.
Sasha recommends..
That you use licorice extract for skin discoloration of itchy, irritated or sensitive skin due to its calming, soothing and skin lightening effects.
