How to use them
Use them in the same routine morning or night. Apply Aloe Vera first, then Licorice Extract, moving from thinnest to thickest texture. Finish with sunscreen in the morning.
- 1CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
- 2Aloe Veravaries, wait about 1 minute
- 3Licorice Extractvaries (glabridin ~0.5%)
- 4Moisturiserseal everything in
What Aloe Vera does
A light, soothing hydrator that is a household staple in India. It calms redness and after-sun heat and gives oily skin water-based hydration without heaviness.
- Typical strength
- varies
- When
- AM/PM
- Irritation
- Best for
- Oily, Combination, Sensitive And Normal skin
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What Licorice Extract does
Licorice root (mulethi) contains glabridin, which gently inhibits pigment production, and glycyrrhizinates, which calm redness. It is a mild brightener suited to sensitive skin.
- Typical strength
- varies (glabridin ~0.5%)
- When
- AM/PM
- Irritation
- Best for
- Sensitive, Normal, Combination, Dry And Oily skin
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Trying to choose one? Read Aloe Vera vs Licorice Extract: which is better for your skin.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Aloe Vera and Licorice Extract together?
Yes, it is safe. There is no known chemical conflict between Aloe Vera and Licorice Extract, and neither makes the other less effective. They share a goal (redness), so together they reinforce each other.
Which goes first, Aloe Vera or Licorice Extract?
Apply Aloe Vera first, then Licorice Extract. The general rule is thinnest to thickest texture, and lowest pH first.
Should I use Aloe Vera in the morning or at night?
Aloe Vera: works morning or night. Use as a gel moisturiser for oily skin in summer, or under a cream in dry weather. Choose products without added alcohol or heavy fragrance.
Should I use Licorice Extract in the morning or at night?
Licorice Extract: works morning or night. Use once or twice daily. It pairs well with niacinamide, arbutin or vitamin C for dark spots.