One of its hero ingredients Series • Liquorice root extract

Liquorice was found in King Tut's tomb in Egypt, was used by the Japanese Geishas and is a fundamental herb in traditional Chinese medicine. Known best to us as a tasty treat, Liquorice has been used for 4,000 years and boasts a ton of health and skin care benefits.

Liquorice is derived from the plant Glycyrrhiza glabra meaning "sweet root" in Greek. The plant is a legume, native to Africa, Southern Europe and parts of Asia including India. The secret to its benefits lies within the plant's root, an ingredient you'll find in our Face Scrub.

10 reasons why liquorice is GREAT for skin:

1. Brighten Skin — If you suffer from hyperpigmentation, Liquorice can restore the skin to a lighter colour when applied daily. It is an exciting all-natural treatment alternative to chemical options.

2. Hide Sun Damage — Dark spots and age spots caused by the sun can wreak havoc. Applying Liquorice in topical form can help bring your skin to a smooth, lighter tone, and it contains UV blocking enzymes to protect from future damage.

3. Fade Dark Scars — Liquorice helps to speed up the process by blocking melanin production and evening out the skin tone of dark scars.

4. Treat Skin Conditions — Liquorice contains anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce swelling and itching associated with psoriasis and eczema.

5. Ease Inflammation — The Glycyrrhizin found in Liquorice is helpful in relieving redness and swelling in the same way that hydrocortisone helps soothe the pain.

6. Firm and tighten skin — Liquorice helps regenerate elastin and collagen for skin that's smooth to the touch and stretches easily.

7. Treat Spots — Liquorice helps control oil production and will also help reduce the redness experienced by those with Rosacea.

8. Banish Athlete's Foot — Rubbing on a topical cream can help eliminate symptoms of Athlete's foot.

9. Heal Wounds and Skin Infections — Liquorice has natural antimicrobial and antifungal properties, great for wound cleaning.

10. Fight Wrinkles — UV blocking enzymes help to ward off sun damage that can cause wrinkles to accelerate at an unwanted rate.

Your skin is your most important organ. Adding natural alternatives, like liquorice root extract, is great for treating common skin ailments.