Applications

1. Cosmetics and Personal Care Industry
   • Skin Care Products: It is a key ingredient in soothing lotions, repair creams, facial masks, and sensitive-skin care serums. It helps alleviate skin redness, itching, and discomfort caused by external stimuli such as UV exposure, harsh cleansers, or environmental factors. It also enhances the skin’s moisture retention capacity, leaving the skin soft and hydrated.
   • Sun Care Products: Added to sunscreens and after-sun repair products, it can reduce sun-induced skin inflammation and repair mild sun-damaged skin.
   • Hair Care Products: Incorporated into shampoos and conditioners for sensitive scalps, it relieves scalp itching and redness, improving overall scalp health.
2. Pharmaceutical Field
   • Topical Medications: Used in anti-inflammatory ointments and creams for treating mild skin inflammations, eczema, and contact dermatitis, thanks to its anti-irritant and anti-inflammatory effects.
   • Oral Preparations: It can be added to throat lozenges and oral solutions to soothe sore throats and reduce inflammation of the oral mucosa, leveraging its natural soothing properties derived from licorice.
3. Food and Beverage Industry
   • It serves as a natural flavor enhancer and mild sweetener in some functional drinks, candies, and health foods. Its sweet taste is close to sucrose but with lower calorie content, making it a preferable alternative for low-sugar product formulations.