[Lifestyle] Licorice for whitening

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Licorice is one of the natural materials known for its ability to whiten the skin, and it is also included in the components of many skin whitening products. Licorice is effective for whitening, but you must know how to use it and the precautions to be taken into account.

 

Benefits of licorice for skin:

Licorice extract helps fight bacteria that infect the skin, and its antimicrobial properties help fight staphylococcus, a bacteria that causes skin infections, and other benefits that we learn about here: [1] [2]

 

Anti-inflammatory: Licorice has anti-inflammatory properties, which can reduce irritation, itching, and redness on the skin when applied topically. Reduces hyperpigmentation: When your skin cells produce excessive melanin only in certain areas and in normal amounts in others, it gives the skin an uneven appearance known as hyperpigmentation. Licorice extract fights free radicals that disrupt the pigment-producing cells and cause them to secrete more, Thus, fighting it will inhibit its production and prevent excess melanin production. Glycyrrhizin and anti-aging: Licorice extract contains glycyrrhizin, which is a very powerful antioxidant. When used topically, this substance will protect your skin from damage caused by UV rays and free radicals, which in turn prevents premature aging. The most effective compound in licorice root extract is glabridin, which has skin-lightening properties and inhibits the production of the enzyme "tyrosinase" that makes the skin darken after exposure to sunlight. By its ability to break down the excess melanin present and thus reduce skin pigmentation.Skin protection: Licochalcone A is one of the active ingredients in licorice that protects your skin, it increases the production of antioxidants in the skin, and prevents damage caused by sunlight even if you Do not use sunscreen.

Benefits of licorice oil for the skin:

Licorice oil has several benefits for the skin, which are as follows:

 

Calming and moisturizing the skin: When licorice oil is used regularly on the skin, it will maintain its hydration. As we mentioned, licorice contains powerful antioxidants that can fight the impact of free radicals from external environmental factors, such as: the sun, pollution, and internal factors such as metabolism, and free radicals are Compounds that cause negative effects on the body. Helps treat skin diseases: Glycyrrhizin, which we referred to as an anti-inflammatory, has a similar action to cortisol, which is used in the treatment of inflammatory skin diseases, such as eczema and psoriasis. Eliminate and lighten dark spots: Hyperpigmentation or dark spots can be common after the appearance of acne, eczema, or sunburn, and therefore the use of licorice oil will greatly help in getting rid of them, or through the use of products containing it.

Reduce sunburn: Skin care products that contain licorice extract are effective in relieving the discomfort and inflammation associated with sunburn.

 

Licorice for face whitening:

You can use licorice according to the following method for whitening the face:

 

the components:

 

8 tablespoons licorice powder. 3 tablespoons of orange peel powder. 4 teaspoons sandalwood powder. 3 teaspoons turmeric.

How to prepare:

 

Mix licorice, orange peel powder, sandalwood, and turmeric in a glass bottle with a lid. Start by stirring the ingredients in the vial well and then store it in a cool, dry place, so that this mixture is ready for use. Apply the mixture to the skin of your face, then rinse it off after a few minutes with cold water.

Ways to use licorice for whitening:

Coffee with licorice is very effective in skin whitening for the body:

 

the components:

 

A teaspoon of licorice powder, a teaspoon of coffee.

How to prepare:

 

Mix the ingredients well with a little warm water to get a homogeneous mixture. Apply the mixture to the skin for 20 minutes. Wash the skin with lukewarm water, then with cold water. Repeat this recipe once a day for a week to get the desired result.

Licorice mixture for whitening:

There are several options for using licorice for whitening, here are the most powerful licorice whitening mixtures:

 

Licorice mixture with milk:

the components:

 

Two tablespoons of licorice, two tablespoons of dried milk, one tablespoon of olive oil.

How to prepare:

 

Mix all ingredients well, adding a little warm water to get a sticky dough. Passing a quantity of warm water on the face or making a steam bath in order to increase the expansion of the pores. Apply the paste on the skin for half an hour and leave it to dry.