Other options with some amount of research regarding their potential skin lightening abilities are licorice extract (specifically glabridin).

There are several agents that lighten them, including licorice extract, niacin, hydroquinone, and others.

Instead they use natural substances like licorice extract, azelaic acid, mulberry and bearberry extract, and new compounds that they say suppress melanin production without side effects.

Brightening agents that are approved for purchase include licorice extract, niacin, and low dose hydroquinone 1% to 2% strength.

In order to brighten your dark circles, try an over-the-counter licorice extract, which is gentle on the fragile and thin skin in the lower lid area.

The buyer that paid the huge premium was M&F Worldwide, a maker of licorice extracts.

Half of the patients received the patches, called Cankermelts, which the researchers say contain licorice extract to curb inflammation.

Another recipe favored by children is to macerate it in liquid, artificially sweetened licorice extract.

Treat it with: Antioxidant-rich sunscreens, anti-inflammatory moisturizers (with caffeine or soothing botanicals, like licorice extract and feverfew), and gentle cleansers.

His next target was MacAndrews & Forbes, a distributor of licorice extract and chocolate.