Licorice Root Extract
INCI: Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
Korean: 감초 뿌리 추출물
brightening, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
Contains glabridin and liquirtin, which inhibit tyrosinase and disperse melanin. Also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. A gentler alternative to hydroquinone for brightening. Well-tolerated by sensitive skin. Commonly paired with niacinamide and vitamin C in Korean brightening formulas.
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