Licorice Sweetens New Skin Care Launches

Posted: September 24, 2007

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Licorice also appears in two body scrubs launched this year, albeit not as a primary ingredient. Vinothérapie scrub by Caudalíe Sauvignon is a paraben-free, soft exfoliating product that hydrates and nourishes the skin. It contains plant and grape extracts that reach deep into the skin. In Clarins Smoothing Body Scrub For A New Skin, glycyrrhetinic acid is paired with Mimosa tenuiflora to repair, soothe and protect skin against irritation.

It is the eye care category where licorice is seeing particular activity this year. According to Mintel GNPD Cosmetic Research, five premium eye care products with the licorice derivative glycyrrhetinic acid have launched since May, compared to 10 since 2001. The new eye products are Kanebo's Sensai Silk Eye Contour Balm, Zelens Intensive Triple Action Eye Cream, Farmacia's Naturals Spa Therapy Anti-Age Eye Contour Cream, Diego Dalla Palma Concura Cancella Contour des Yeux Effet Lifting and Lancôme Secret de Vie Yeux Soin Activateur Cellulaire Complete. All use licorice to treat inflammation in the eye area.

With the current trend for radiance and the steady segmentation of the skin care category, Mintel expects that licorice will continue to sweeten cosmetic formulations.

—Nica Lewis, Mintel