How To Make Homemade Licorice Extract Skin Lightener
Licorice extract is used in many beauty products because of its ability to lighten and even out skin tone. According to freebeautytips.com, licorice extract contains glabridin, which inhibits activation of the pigment-producing enzyme tyrosinase. The good news is that you don't have to run out and purchase expensive beauty products. Whip up this simple skin-lightening mask in your own kitchen. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- Blender or food processor
- Spoon
- Mixing bowl
- 1/4 cup pure licorice extract
- 1 cup sandalwood paste
Instructions
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Chop 1 cup very fresh cucumber. Place it in a blender or food processor and liquefy.
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Spoon the liquefied cucumber into a mixing bowl. Add 1/4 cup pure licorice extract and 1 cup sandalwood powder. Mix well with a spoon until a thick paste is formed.
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Apply the paste to your freshly cleansed face or body. Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes, then rinse it off thoroughly with cool water.
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Apply moisturizer to the treated areas. It's important to keep your skin well hydrated while using skin lighteners. Remember to moisturize well following each treatment.
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Repeat one to two times weekly until desired skin tone is achieved.
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Tips & Warnings
Sandalwood powder and licorice extract can be purchased from natural food stores, health food stores or on the Internet. Make sure you purchase 100 percent pure, all-natural licorice extract. If sandalwood powder is unavailable, you may substitute 1/2 cup plain, all-natural yogurt and 1/2 cup all-natural honey.
Prior to using the licorice extract on your face, test it on the back of your wrist to make sure you are not allergic. If you notice any excessive redness, itching, swelling or other signs of an allergic reaction, discontinue use of this recipe immediately.
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