Licorice Root Extract

Licorice Root Extract is one of skincare’s most trusted botanicals for both brightness and calm. Rich in glabridin, it helps fade dark spots, reduce post-blemish marks, and even out tone, while also soothing redness and irritation. Unlike harsher brighteners, it’s gentle enough for stressed or sensitive skin.

At PSA Skincare, Licorice teams up with Niacinamide, Centella, and Ferments to deliver visible clarity without overwhelm. Perfect if you’re dealing with hyperpigmentation, uneven tone, or flare-ups from stress.

  • HEROINE
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    Mandelic & Licorice Superfood Glow Toner
    $36.00
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    Dioic & Willowherb Clarifying Cream
    $38.00
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    THE MOST

    Hyaluronic Super Nutrient Hydration Serum
    $43.00
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  • GOALS
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    GOALS

    Multi Acids & Probiotics Perfecting Night Serum
    $46.00
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    FOLLOW THE LIGHT

    Multi Acids & Vitamin C Peel
    $46.00
    $46.00
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    LIQUID CLARITY

    BHA & Bakuchiol Blemish Recovery Booster
    $31.00
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    LIGHT UP

    Vitamin C & E Flash Brightening Mask
    $43.00
    $43.00 $43.00 USD
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    MORNING GLOW DUO

    HEROINE + LIQUID DEW
    $65.00
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  • DUSK RITUAL BUNDLE

    DUSK RITUAL BUNDLE

    LIQUID CLARITY + DEW HALO + HEROINE
    $68.00
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Powerful Brightening Without Harshness

Licorice root contains glabridin, which inhibits tyrosinase (the enzyme responsible for melanin production) effectively fading dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone without the irritation or sensitivity caused by hydroquinone or aggressive acids.

Dual-Action: Antioxidant + Anti-Inflammatory

Beyond brightening, licorice root is rich in flavonoids that neutralize free radical damage while simultaneously calming redness, inflammation, and reactive skin, making it ideal for sensitive or acne-prone skin types that need results without flare-ups.

A Gentle, Natural Alternative with Proven Efficacy

As consumer demand shifts toward clean, plant-derived ingredients, licorice root stands out as a clinically validated botanical, delivering results comparable to synthetic actives while aligning with natural and conscious beauty positioning.