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Can you use Licorice Extract with Sunscreen?

Great combo

Yes, and they work even better together.

Licorice Extract works best, and stays safe, only if your skin is protected from UV. Without daily sunscreen, sun damage undoes its results.

How to use them

Use them in the same routine in the morning. Apply Licorice Extract first, then Sunscreen, 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
    SunscreenSPF 30 – 50, PA+++
  4. 4
    Moisturiserthen SPF 50 in the morning

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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What Sunscreen does

The single most effective anti-ageing and anti-pigmentation product. In India's high-UV climate it decides whether every other active in your routine actually works.

Typical strength
SPF 30 – 50, PA+++
When
AM
Irritation
Best for
Normal, Oily, Combination, Dry And Sensitive skin

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use Licorice Extract and Sunscreen together?

Yes, and they work even better together. Licorice Extract works best, and stays safe, only if your skin is protected from UV. Without daily sunscreen, sun damage undoes its results.

Which goes first, Licorice Extract or Sunscreen?

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

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.

Should I use Sunscreen in the morning or at night?

Sunscreen: best in the morning. Use two finger-lengths for face and neck as the last morning step, every day, including indoors near windows. Reapply every 2–3 hours outdoors.

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