LICORICE EXTRACT 

A botanical extract known for its soothing and brightening benefits, helping support a more even-looking, comfortable complexion.

Ingredient PROFILE

WHY YOUR SKIN LOVES IT

Licorice root extract is widely valued for its ability to help calm visible irritation while supporting a brighter, more even skin tone. Naturally occurring compounds in licorice help reduce the appearance of redness, discoloration, and uneven tone, making it especially beneficial for skin that looks stressed or imbalanced. By working through multiple complementary pathways, licorice root extract helps improve clarity and comfort without harshness, supporting skin that looks calmer, smoother, and more radiant over time.

WHERE IT COMES FROM

Harvesting is performed manually (hand-dug) during the flowering period (March–June) to support optimal plant maturity and quality. To protect long-term regeneration, plants are not completely uprooted, and harvested areas are closed for several years to allow for natural regrowth.

HOW IT’S THOUGHTFULLY MADE

Licorice root is extracted using absolute ethanol as specified under the Japanese Standards of Quasi-Drug Ingredients (JSQI), which outlines validated extraction methods for functional actives used in regulated skincare. This approach enables more effective recovery of targeted bioactive compounds than conventional water extraction.
 

Each batch is produced under controlled conditions and tested to ensure purity, consistency, and quality. Our supplier maintains lot-level traceability, so every shipment can be tracked and verified.

Sourcing incorporates manual harvesting practices that avoid complete uprooting and allow multi-year regeneration to support biodiversity. Supplier-reported production initiatives include production efficiency optimization, environmentally friendly equipment, renewable energy use, and monitoring of water consumption and wastewater management.

WHY IT MATTERS

This ingredient reflects a balanced approach to performance and responsibility. Wild botanical sourcing paired with regeneration-focused harvesting supports long-term raw material availability and biodiversity protection. Lot-level traceability and defined quality testing strengthen supply chain transparency and consistency. Environmental efficiency measures and responsible labor practices further reinforce oversight across both sourcing and manufacturing stages.
 

Together, these elements support ingredient integrity, reliable performance, and responsible supply chain management.

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