The appearance of brown spots on the skin has many origins: repeated exposure to the sun, aging of the skin, hormonal changes,marks left by acne ... To remedy this hyperpigmentation, some are willing to try anything! However, there is a natural molecule, of plant origin, whose effects on the skin have been observed for centuries. Derived from licorice, glabridine is a lightening and unifying active ingredient that has convinced many users of organic cosmetics. How does it work?
<h2>Glabridine's origin</h2
Glabridin is a substance found in the roots and rhizomes of licorice, a plant known since ancient times for its many virtues. Chinese herbalists considered it a remedy for lack of energy (deficiency in "Qi"). Orally, licorice is used as a remedy for coughs and bronchial ailments.
Glabridin is used in cosmetics to treat skin blemishes caused by age, environmental factors, or certain inflammatory phenomena such as acne. Its lightening and anti-inflammatory properties explain its great effectiveness on all skin types, including mixed and black skin.
<h2>A bluffing treatment against skin spots and pregnancy mask</h2>
If the cosmetic uses of glabridine have been known for hundreds of years, it's no accident. It is one of the most effective molecules for attenuating:
● Sun-related spots;
● Skin marks that accompany hormonal changes such as menopause;
● The mask of pregnancy;
● Hyperpigmentation due to acne, or scarring;
● Age spots such as lentigines.
How does this powerful licorice extract work?
● It inhibits the synthesis of melanin, thus helping to fade and lighten spots on the facial skin caused by hyperpigmentation. This is how glabridine reduces the intensity of brown spots, including for mixed race and black skin ;
● It evens out skin tone and makes it more radiant.
<h2>How to treat skin spots with glabridine</h2>
Glabridine is used in the composition of various products with different indications. It can be used to reduce age spots or to lighten certain marks on the skin. Glabridine helps to limit the appearance of spots caused by exposure to UV rays (but it is still essential to protect the skin with a suitable sun product).
Glabridine is a molecule that is well tolerated by the skin, and it is therefore possible to use it in the form of a pure active ingredient in order to reinforce its targeted action: the results are visible after only 15 days of treatment, with an application morning and evening on the areas to be treated.
