Glabrene


Glabrene is an isoflavonoid that is found in Glycyrrhiza glabra. It has estrogenic activity, showing estrogenic effects on breast, vascular, and bone tissue, and hence is a phytoestrogen. It has also been found to act as a tyrosinase inhibitor and to inhibit the formation of melanin in melanocytes, and for these reasons, has been suggested as a potential skin-lightening agent.