It may seem strange, but licorice is actually an excellent ingredient in the fight to decrease hyperpigmentation in skin.   It is a good natural alternative to harmful chemical products such as hydroquinone.  The natural qualities of licorice extract work to reduce dark spots on the face and other parts of the body. 

Your skin is actually the largest organ on the body.  Hyperpigmentation occurs when the skin produces too much melanin in one area and a dark spot or dark patch is formed.  This is often caused by years over exposure to the sun, but may also be caused by acne, uneven skin tone, or melasma.  While this is not generally life threatening, it is a problem that many people are frustrated by.   Some people may resort to surgical procedures such as laser skin resurfacing, but there are actually natural products that work well to decrease and often remove hyperpigmentation. 

Licorice was first tested by the Japanese who found several skin care components occurred naturally in the plant.  Galbridin, one of its actives was found to be an effective skin brightener and whitener, galbrene was found to be a powerful anti-oxidant.  Another active, licochalcone, was found to have several benefits including anti-acne, the ability to control sebum, or oil, production, and the ability to kill off bacteria.  It was also found to have sunscreen properties that help protect the skin from UVA and UVB rays.  

The galbridin compound in licorice is what gives it its strong hyperpigmentation fading properties.  It actually works by inhibiting the tyosinase activity of melanocoytes, melanin and produces a whitening of the skin.  Galbridin is a non-toxic agent and has little risk of permanent discoloration. 

Licorice is really a multifunctional skin care ingredient.  Skin whitening is just one of its beneficial properties.  It has also been shown to protect skin from externals such as bacteria.  While it also helps to shields the skin from the suns harmful rays thus helping to keep skin looking younger and hyperpigmentation from reoccurring.  It works great in odds spots and sensitive spots such as under skin lightening as well as anal and vaginal skin lightening.

For a Good Look at the ingredients in our skin bleaches or whitening or lightening creams please take a look at our skin whitening page:

Also see information on:

Hydroquinone is Banned In Africa

Hyaluronic Acid

Dry Skin on The Scalp

Snail Extract for Keloid Scars

The Best Vitamin C for Skin Care

Matrixyl Peptide For Scars

Anal Bleaching Creams

Underarm Skin Lightening

Hydroquinone Bad For Skin Whitening

About Us | Privacy | Contact Us