Licorice Root & Chamomile Rosacea Cream
A calming cream for redness-prone skin, formulated with licorice root extract, known for its traditional skin-calming use.
Benefits
Ingredients
- Strong chamomile tea (cooled) — 120ml
- Licorice root extract — 1 tsp
- Emulsifying wax — 18g
- Jojoba oil — 25ml
- Preservative — 2g
Instructions
- Combine chamomile tea and licorice extract (water phase); heat to 70–75°C.
- Melt wax into jojoba oil separately at the same temperature.
- Combine and blend until creamy, then cool to 40°C.
- Stir in preservative and pour into jars.
Interactions & contraindications
Strong chamomile tea (cooled)
Full profile- CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects
Pregnancy
Use CautionOccasional culinary-strength tea is widely used traditionally, but German chamomile has mild emmenagogue (uterine-stimulant) activity — concentrated extracts, capsules, or frequent strong tea are generally advised against, especially in the first trimester or with a history of miscarriage.
Breastfeeding
Likely SafeCommonly used traditionally in normal tea amounts to support let-down and calm the nursing parent; considered compatible with breastfeeding.
Children
Likely SafeWidely used in mild diluted tea form for infant colic and sleep in traditional practice. Rare allergic reactions occur in children with a known ragweed/daisy (Asteraceae) family allergy.
As a member of the Asteraceae (ragweed/daisy) family, this herb carries a real chance of cross-reaction in anyone allergic to ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, or daisies — introduce cautiously if there's a known allergy.
Blood thinners (warfarin)
Contains natural coumarins with mild anticoagulant activity.
Sedatives
Additive drowsiness.
Licorice root extract
Full profile- CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects
Pregnancy
AvoidWell-documented risk in pregnancy — regular/high licorice consumption (glycyrrhizin) has been linked in research to earlier delivery and effects on child cortisol regulation and behavioral development; most sources advise avoiding significant amounts, especially the concentrated root/extract form.
Breastfeeding
Use CautionGlycyrrhizin passes into milk; regular use is generally limited given its effect on blood pressure and potassium levels.
Children
Use CautionSmall culinary/candy amounts are generally fine occasionally; regular or concentrated use can affect blood pressure and potassium levels and is not recommended for daily use.
Blood pressure medications
Can raise blood pressure and counteract antihypertensives with prolonged use.
Digoxin
Licorice-induced potassium loss increases digoxin toxicity risk.
Diuretics, corticosteroids
Additive potassium depletion.
Emulsifying wax
No herb-specific pregnancy/child safety research is documented for Emulsifying wax in our references — the guidance below is based on its general effect category, not research on Emulsifying wax itself. Always confirm with a midwife, doctor, or pediatrician.
Pregnancy
Insufficient DataNo specific pregnancy safety research is documented for this herb in our references. This doesn't mean it's unsafe — it means it hasn't been well studied. Treat as unstudied and avoid unless a midwife or doctor familiar with your pregnancy advises otherwise.
Breastfeeding
Insufficient DataNo specific breastfeeding safety research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a lactation consultant, midwife, or doctor before use.
Children
Insufficient DataNo specific pediatric safety/dosage research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a pediatrician or pediatric herbalist before giving to a child.
No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Emulsifying wax in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.
Jojoba oil
No herb-specific pregnancy/child safety research is documented for Jojoba oil in our references — the guidance below is based on its general effect category, not research on Jojoba oil itself. Always confirm with a midwife, doctor, or pediatrician.
Pregnancy
Insufficient DataNo specific pregnancy safety research is documented for this herb in our references. This doesn't mean it's unsafe — it means it hasn't been well studied. Treat as unstudied and avoid unless a midwife or doctor familiar with your pregnancy advises otherwise.
Breastfeeding
Insufficient DataNo specific breastfeeding safety research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a lactation consultant, midwife, or doctor before use.
Children
Insufficient DataNo specific pediatric safety/dosage research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a pediatrician or pediatric herbalist before giving to a child.
No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Jojoba oil in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.
Preservative
No herb-specific pregnancy/child safety research is documented for Preservative in our references — the guidance below is based on its general effect category, not research on Preservative itself. Always confirm with a midwife, doctor, or pediatrician.
Pregnancy
Insufficient DataNo specific pregnancy safety research is documented for this herb in our references. This doesn't mean it's unsafe — it means it hasn't been well studied. Treat as unstudied and avoid unless a midwife or doctor familiar with your pregnancy advises otherwise.
Breastfeeding
Insufficient DataNo specific breastfeeding safety research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a lactation consultant, midwife, or doctor before use.
Children
Insufficient DataNo specific pediatric safety/dosage research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a pediatrician or pediatric herbalist before giving to a child.
No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Preservative in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.