Licorice Roots: One of the World's Oldest Remedy for Skin

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Licorice, which possesses medicinal properties and health benefits, has been highly valued in Japan for a long time. This perennial plant is obtained from the glycyrrhiza glabra plant and is renowned for its sweet-tasting root that contains a diverse range of bioactive natural products.

By hindering the production of tyrosinase, the roots of licorice can prevent the formation of dark spots on the skin.

In addition, licorice contains flavonoids, which are a type of plant polyphenol with antioxidant properties that safeguard against premature aging, environmental stress, and discoloration.

The regulation of skin microbes that disrupt acne could be a potential treatment for acne using licorice.

Liquiritin, an active component found in licorice, aids in the dispersion and elimination of surplus melanin from the skin, which is accountable for the skin's pigmentation.

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