Licoriceis an herb that is native to the Mediterranean, southern and central Russia, and Asia Minor to Iran. Many species are now grown throughout Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Licoriceroot, also known as sweet root, is used mostly as a sweetener in candies and beverages. People have also used licorice root for centuries for its medicinal benefits.
In cosmetics it functions as a skin conditioning agent with skin whitening, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties.
INCI Name: Glycyrrhiza Gabra CAS Name: 84775-66-6
Uses: - Licorice Powder is use in numerous formulations for hair and skin, creams, lotions, and all kinds of skin-lightening products.