
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Toner with multiple botanical ingredients
FEATURES
Skin perfecting, moisture replenishing, toning qualities
BEST FOR
suitable for most skin types
CHECKS
Free of harsh chemicals, parabens, sulfates
Who Is It For?
Adults (default Above 18) Both Women And MenWhat Does It Help With?
Hydration Skin Rejuvenation Ph Balance Restoration Skin BrighteningBudget
Mid-rangeHow To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Forest Essentials Says
Product Description:
The Forest Essentials Tejal Balancing Water is a rich velvet textured toner that prepares your skin for deep hydration, while immersing it in a veil of essential nutrients. This toner contains Gotu Kola and Hyaluronic Acid, both natural humectants which retain moisture in the skin.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Ashwagandha Root Extract (Withania somnifera) - 2.0%, Gotu Kola Seed Extract (Centella asiatica) - 1.0%, Chaulai Leaf Extract (Amaranthus caudatus) - 1.0%, Licorice Root Extract (Glycyrrhiza glabra) -1.0%, Ghrit Kumari Leaf Extract (Aloe barbadensis) - 1.0%, Bhumi Amla Extract (Phyllanthus niruri) - 1.0%, Green Tea Leaf Distillate (Camellia sinensis) - 1.0%, Kamal Seed Extract (Nelumbo nucifera) - 1.0%, Orange Peel Extract (Citrus reticulata) - 1.0%, Haritaki Fruit Extract (Terminalia chebula) - 1.0%. Base Contains Aqua, Alcohol Denat. (Derived from pure grain), Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Honey, Betaine, Pro Vitamin B-5, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract, Sodium Levulinate & Sodium Anisate (Natural preservative) - Q.S.
Key Ingredients
Gotu Kola, Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe Vera, Betaine, Honey
Ingredients Details
Licorice Root Extract
Common Name(s): Licorice root extract,licorice extract,glycyrrhiza extract
CAS Number: 84775-66-6
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Brightens skin and reduces hyperpigmentation through glabridin tyrosinase inhibition while calming inflammation.
Why It's Used: Combined brightening + soothing in one botanical โ ideal for hyperpigmentation with skin reactivity where brightening actives (ahas, retinoids) increase sensitivity.
How It Works: Glabridin inhibits uvb-induced melanin synthesis and tyrosinase activity. isoliquiritigenin inhibits melanocyte-stimulating hormone (msh). glycyrrhizinic acid inhibits prostaglandin synthesis for anti-inflammatory activity. licochalcone a inhibits nf-kb.
Typically Found In: Brightening serums,anti-inflammatory formulas,post-sun products,sensitive skin brightening
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ soothing / anti-inflammatory
Secondary Functions: Glabridin tyrosinase inhibition,anti-inflammatory,post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ glycyrrhiza glabra root-derived
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; ideal for reactive and sensitive skin.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes โ particularly recommended for sensitive skin
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,panthenol,allantoin,hyaluronic acid,centella asiatica
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Glabridin's tyrosinase inhibition mechanism differs from both kojic acid (copper chelation) and arbutin (substrate competition) โ it inhibits the enzyme's catalytic conformation without substrate competition, providing a third distinct brightening mechanism suitable for formulation with the other inhibitor types for synergistic brightening.
Last Verified: Cosing database,yokota et al. glabridin study,plenkov et al. licorice review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12