Skin Conditioning
GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA RHIZOME/ROOT EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Licorice root extract — anti-inflammatory glycyrrhizin and brightening glabridin make it a sensitive-skin and pigmentation hero. Decades of cosmetic use with a clean topical safety record.
Function
Skin benefits
- Glycyrrhizin and glabridin reduce redness
- Brightens uneven tone (tyrosinase inhibition)
- Anti-inflammatory soothing for sensitive skin
- Long cosmetic and dermatological track record
Known concerns
- Rare contact allergy reports
- Topical exposure unlikely to drive systemic effects
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related skin conditionings
Same plant / compound family
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