Fragrance
GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA ROOT OIL
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Aromatic oil from licorice root, used for fragrance and skin-soothing claims. Generally well tolerated; effects on skin are mild and the cosmetic safety dossier is limited.
Function
Skin benefits
- Aromatic licorice fragrance/flavour
- Skin-soothing tradition
- Mild antioxidant phenolics
Known concerns
- Glycyrrhizin can sensitise rare individuals
- Composition variable depending on extraction
- No discrete cosmetic safety opinion for the oil fraction
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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