Licorice is a very popular skin lightener that has been used for a very long time. Nowadays it is growing recognition among commercial skin whiteneing products and has been used widely as their major component. For homemade skin whitening treatment you can apply a diluted extract of licorice to whole face with special attention to darken areas. A good choice is to make a simple skin care mask by adding some honey and lemon to enhance its effects. Howeverlicorice is extremely drying to the skin so always endupby applying a good moisturizer.