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Licorice Water – Benefits, Side Effects & Uses

by ThankMeNow Editors on Sep 10, 2025
Licorice Water operates on the principle of Aqueous Buffering. In modern skincare, we often use "sharp" actives (Retinols, AHAs, Vitamin C) that can cause a micro-sting on a dry or stressed barrier. Licorice Water rounds off these sharp edges. By applying it as the very first layer, you create a Biological Landing Zone—a reservoir of calm that allows subsequent products to penetrate effectively without triggering the inflammatory "alarm bells" of the skin.