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Can you use Bakuchiol with Licorice Extract?

Safe to mix

Yes, it is safe.

There is no known chemical conflict between Bakuchiol and Licorice Extract, and neither makes the other less effective. They share a goal (pigmentation), so together they reinforce each other.

How to use them

Use them in the same routine morning or night. Apply Licorice Extract first, then Bakuchiol, moving from thinnest to thickest texture. Finish with sunscreen in the morning.

  1. 1
    CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
  2. 2
    Licorice Extractvaries (glabridin ~0.5%), wait about 1 minute
  3. 3
    Bakuchiol0.5% – 2%
  4. 4
    Moisturiserseal everything in

What Bakuchiol does

A plant extract (from babchi seeds) that works like retinol in small studies, with far less dryness and no sun sensitivity. It is milder and slower than a true retinoid.

Typical strength
0.5% – 2%
When
AM/PM
Irritation
Best for
Sensitive, Dry 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 Bakuchiol vs Licorice Extract: which is better for your skin.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use Bakuchiol and Licorice Extract together?

Yes, it is safe. There is no known chemical conflict between Bakuchiol and Licorice Extract, and neither makes the other less effective. They share a goal (pigmentation), so together they reinforce each other.

Which goes first, Bakuchiol or Licorice Extract?

Apply Licorice Extract first, then Bakuchiol. The general rule is thinnest to thickest texture, and lowest pH first.

Should I use Bakuchiol in the morning or at night?

Bakuchiol: works morning or night. Use twice daily. It is stable in sunlight, so a morning application is fine.

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.

Is Bakuchiol with Licorice Extract safe during pregnancy?

Neither is a known risk in normal cosmetic amounts, but guidance varies for Bakuchiol. Check with your doctor.

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