Licorice Root Extract

Nature's Skin Tone Balancer

Licorice Root Extract is one of nature's most treasured botanical skincare ingredients, renowned for its ability to help brighten, soothe and promote a more even-looking complexion. Rich in naturally occurring plant compounds and antioxidants, it helps calm the skin while supporting a healthy, radiant appearance, making it a favourite ingredient for sensitive, dull and uneven skin.

Quick Facts

🌿 Naturally Brightening

✨ Helps Even Skin Tone

💧 Soothes & Calms Skin

💚 Suitable for Most Skin Types

What is Licorice Root Extract?

Licorice Root Extract is derived from the roots of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant, a botanical that has been valued in traditional herbal practices for thousands of years. In modern skincare, it is celebrated for naturally occurring compounds such as glabridin and glycyrrhizin, which are prized for their soothing, antioxidant and complexion-enhancing properties.

Unlike harsh brightening ingredients, Licorice Root Extract works gently to help improve the appearance of uneven skin tone while calming visible redness and supporting the skin's natural barrier. Its combination of brightening and soothing benefits makes it suitable for almost every skin type, including sensitive skin.

Why Bloom Chose It

At Bloom, we selected Licorice Root Extract because it delivers multiple skin-loving benefits in one gentle botanical ingredient.

It complements our carefully chosen blend of plant extracts by helping soothe the skin while promoting a brighter, more balanced-looking complexion. In our Radiance Face Mask, it works alongside Kakadu Plum, Green Tea and other nourishing botanicals to leave skin feeling refreshed, calm and naturally radiant.

Skin Benefits

✨ Helps Brighten Skin

Supports a more radiant-looking complexion by helping improve the appearance of uneven skin tone.

🌿 Soothes & Calms

Helps comfort sensitive or stressed skin, leaving it feeling calm and balanced.

💧 Rich in Antioxidants

Provides naturally occurring antioxidants that help defend the skin from everyday environmental stressors.

💚 Promotes a Healthy Glow

Leaves the complexion looking fresher, brighter and naturally healthy.

Botanical Profile

Common Name Licorice Root Extract

Also Known As Glycyrrhiza glabra

INCI Name Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice)

Root Extract

Ingredient Type Botanical Extract

Appearance Fine pale yellow to light brown

powder (or amber liquid if using

liquid extract)

Origin Derived from the roots of the

Licorice plant

Suitable For All skin types, especially dull,

sensitive and uneven skin

Found In Bloom Products

Radiance Face Mask - Coming soon

Did You Know?

Licorice Root Extract contains glabridin, a naturally occurring plant compound that has made it one of the world's most popular botanical ingredients for promoting brighter, more even-looking skin.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Licorice Root Extract do for the skin?

Licorice Root Extract helps brighten the appearance of the skin, soothe visible redness and support a more even-looking complexion while providing antioxidant protection.

Is Licorice Root Extract suitable for sensitive skin?

Yes. Licorice Root Extract is well known for its calming properties and is widely used in skincare formulated for sensitive and easily irritated skin.

Can Licorice Root Extract help with uneven skin tone?

Yes. It is commonly included in skincare products designed to improve the appearance of dullness and uneven skin tone, helping the complexion look brighter and more balanced over time.

Can Licorice Root Extract be used every day?

Absolutely. Licorice Root Extract is gentle enough for daily use when included in well-formulated skincare products.