Why You Should Be Using Licorice Extract For Skin Care

Byrdie recommends using licorice extract in serum form so that it will be more concentrated and therefore more effective. Follow the specific directions on the bottle for how frequently to use it and how much to apply.

There are also different ways to use it for different skin problems, according to SkinKraft. You can combine it with vitamin C for hyperpigmentation, or use it in sheet mask form to brighten the skin. If you have inflamed or irritated skin, seek a gel form of the extract. You can even go a little DIY and make your own gel by using some simple aloe vera and licorice root extract powder.

According to Byrdie, dermatologist Dr. Jennifer Chwalek cautions that some licorice extract serums may have other ingredients that irritate the skin and advises that you try a tiny amount on a small spot of skin as a test before regular use.