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Antioxidant

(LICORICE/REYNOUTRIA JAPONICA) ROOT/STEM EXTRACT

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A combo extract of licorice root and Japanese knotweed — pairs glabridin with resveratrol for soothing, brightening and antioxidant effects. Two well-studied botanical actives with strong safety records.

Function

ANTIOXIDANT

Skin benefits

  • Glabridin and resveratrol — pigment-evening antioxidants
  • Anti-inflammatory and soothing
  • Brightening and anti-redness
  • Stable, well-studied actives

Known concerns

  • Resveratrol oxidation can shift colour
  • Glycyrrhizin allergy is rare but documented

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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