What does Licorice Extract do for skin?
Licorice Extract is mainly used for pigmentation support, post-blemish mark support, and redness reduction. In practice, results still depend on the full formula and how consistently you use it.
Ingredient guide
Licorice Extract for Skin: Benefits, Side Effects, and Safety
Licorice Extract is most often used for uneven tone and lingering dark marks. Common benefits include pigmentation support, post-blemish mark support, and redness reduction. It has a low irritation profile and is generally discussed as pregnancy-safe. It is commonly matched with acne-prone skin goals.
Irritation
Low
Pregnancy
Generally considered pregnancy-safe
Best fit
acne-prone
Alternate names
No alternate names listed
Benefits
- Pigmentation support
- Post-blemish mark support
- Redness reduction
- Brightening
- Soothing
Side Effects
- Licorice Extract is usually considered low irritation, but overuse can still cause reactivity.
Who Should Use It
- People with acne-prone skin goals or sensitivities
- People working on uneven tone or post-acne marks
Who Should Avoid It
- Anyone with a known sensitivity to Licorice Extract
FAQs
Is Licorice Extract safe?
Licorice Extract is usually regarded as a lower-risk ingredient, but patch testing still matters and pregnancy questions should be confirmed with your clinician.
Who should use Licorice Extract?
Licorice Extract usually makes the most sense for people with acne-prone skin goals or sensitivities and people working on uneven tone or post-acne marks. The best fit still depends on your routine and how much active load your skin already handles.
Can Licorice Extract irritate skin?
Licorice Extract has a low irritation profile in this dataset. Licorice Extract is usually considered low irritation, but overuse can still cause reactivity.
Evidence layer
Scientific evidence and citations
Reviewed by Skincare Compass Editorial Team
- Last reviewed
- May 21, 2026
- Sources linked
- 3
Direct ingredient-specific studies are limited in the current local dataset for Licorice Extract, so this page links open-access research hubs and safety references that can be used to deepen citations on the next editorial pass.
Linked evidence
Licorice Extract: PubMed search
PubMed
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Licorice Extract: PMC full-text search
PubMed Central
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Cosmetic Ingredient Review ingredient safety reports
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