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Botanical Complex 31 – Benefits, Side Effects & Uses

by ThankMeNow Editors on Sep 10, 2025
Botanical Complex 31 is a brightening botanical blend engineered to target pigmentation at multiple pathways—melanin synthesis, transfer, accumulation, and oxidative triggers—creating a powerful yet gentle even-tone effect. Extracted from traditional brightening botanicals including licorice root, bearberry leaves, and mulberry bark, the complex contains clinically backed components like glabridin (a melanin pathway regulator) and arbutin-like molecules (spot-fading support). These compounds are often isolated using cold or CO2 eco-extraction to preserve their delicate structure. BC31 is multifunctional, working gradually to reduce dark spots, fade PIH, and enhance overall clarity and radiance, making it a non-irritating alternative to stronger brighteners. Clinical data suggests its components can inhibit tyrosinase activity by up to 50%.