Licorice Extract vs Panthenol
Both target redness. Here's how they differ, and whether you should pick one or use both.
| Licorice Extract | Panthenol | |
|---|---|---|
| Main job | Pigmentation and redness | Barrier, hydration and redness |
| Typical strength | varies (glabridin ~0.5%) | 1% – 5% |
| Best time | AM/PM | AM/PM |
| Irritation | ||
| Best for | Sensitive, Normal, Combination, Dry And Oily | Sensitive, Dry, Normal, Combination And Oily |
| Pregnancy | Safe | Safe |
| Price in India | ₹400 – ₹1,500 | ₹300 – ₹1,500 |
The verdict
Both are similarly gentle. Choose based on your main goal: Licorice Extract for pigmentation and redness, Panthenol for barrier, hydration and redness.
Using both? Safe to mix There is no known chemical conflict between Licorice Extract and Panthenol, and neither makes the other less effective. They share a goal (redness), so together they reinforce each other. How to layer them →
Licorice Extract in short
Licorice root (mulethi) contains glabridin, which gently inhibits pigment production, and glycyrrhizinates, which calm redness. It is a mild brightener suited to sensitive skin.
Panthenol in short
Pro-vitamin B5. It draws in moisture, calms redness and speeds up barrier repair. It shows up in "recovery" creams for good reason.
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