Ingredient spotlight: Licorice extract

Friday, April 30th, 2010

Licorice root has long been used for medicinal purposes. Its natural sweetness and flavor are well known… but maybe less than the plant’s benefits for skincare. Some skincare products that contain licorice extract are designed to treat problems like acne, rosacea or dark spots. The truth: licorice has wonderful ...

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Azelaic Acid for acne prone skin

Monday, April 27th, 2009

This is not the most advertised ingredient out there but it is widely used in certain skincare products and it is proven to help. If the name doesn’t tell you anything when you read it on a label, don’t hold back: you can learn and understand what it can do ...

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