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Skin Conditioning

DISODIUM SUCCINOYL GLYCYRRHETINATE

CAS 7421-40-1 Updated
84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A water-soluble licorice derivative — succinic-acid ester of glycyrrhetinic acid. Used to soothe sensitive skin, calm redness and improve tolerance of cleansers. Excellent topical safety profile.

Function

SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Soothes redness
  • Sensitive-skin support
  • Mild surfactant boost

Known concerns

  • Rare contact sensitization
  • Theoretical mineralocorticoid effect (not topical)
  • pH-sensitive

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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