Licorice in skin care - what can licorice root do?

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Most of us know licorice, which we either love or hate. Opinions differ on the taste, but nonetheless, licorice root has a number of benefits for our skin. That's why today we're taking a closer look at the ACWELL Licorice pH Balancing product line and showing you who can benefit from the powerful ingredient in licorice root.

Origin and use of licorice

Licorice reaches a height of about 1.50 m and mainly grows in Asia, America, Australia, and also in the Mediterranean. The plant is perennial and has been known since ancient times. In botany, it is also called "Glycyrrhiza glabra", which means something like "smooth sweet root" and from this word comes "licorice", which is made from the licorice root. As the name suggests, licorice root has a sweet taste, so it was chewed like a candy. However, it also has an expectorant, sedative and antispasmodic effect, so licorice root decoctions are used as a natural remedy for coughs and colds, as well as for gastrointestinal diseases.

By the way, pregnant women should be careful here, as licorice root can increase blood pressure. So, if you have cravings for licorice packets while pregnant, you should keep that in mind.

Benefits of Licorice for Skin

Licorice root extracts have several benefits for our skin. Among other things, they have a calming effect, strengthen the skin barrier, have an antioxidant effect and can even balance very irritated skin. Therefore, licorice is mainly found in products for sensitive skin, but it has a positive effect on all skin types.

The best cosmetics with licorice

ACWELL Licorice PH Balancing Cleansing Toner

Toner with licorice extract will help against inflammation and redness of the skin. Suitable for all skin types. In addition to licorice extract, it also contains peony flower extract, green tea extract and tocopherol.

Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Advance Serum

The serum improves the complexion and gently brightens the skin with natural licorice water and licorice root extracts, as well as niacinamide. Acne scars and dark spots will fade over time. The lightweight serum absorbs quickly and effectively into the skin without leaving a sticky film. The concentrated formula is fragrance and color free and is especially suitable for combination and normal skin as well as sensitive skin.

ACWELL Licorice pH Balancing Intensive Eye Cream

Moisturizing intensive eye cream also contains water and licorice extract to brighten dark circles and hyperpigmentation. Peptides and ingredients such as glutathione, green tea and blueberry extract provide anti-aging benefits. Caffeine also tightens by minimizing inflammation and swelling.