Licorice Root (Glabridin)

Licorice Root might be the next Hydroquinone replacement that no one is talking about.

The key active component in Licorice Root extract is called Glabridin.

Glabridin is a type of Isoflavonoid and it can really benefit the skin because of its strong antioxidant and anti-anflammatory properties. 

Our testing shows that it has a great ability to treat hyper-pigmentation and lighten the skin by inhibiting melanin formation. 

It does this by its ability to inhibit the activity of tyrosinase and dopachrome tautomerase (TRP-2). 

And it also works as a humectant.

It also scavenges free radicals due to its antioxidant activity as well as provide humectant properties. 

We use it in our BeautyStat Universal C Eye Perfector eye cream because it helps to reduce the look of dark circles, leaving the eyes brighter and more wide awake looking.

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