Active Compound

Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Liquorice Root) Extract

Skin brightening, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Skin brightening, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

Purpose

Function

Skin brightening, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernLow
Verdict

Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract (licorice root) contains glabridin and glycyrrhizin; tyrosinase inhibitor with anti-inflammatory and anti-erythema properties effective for rosacea-prone skin and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Unrestricted in EU and US.

US Note

Cosmetic ingredient with no FDA concentration restrictions. Anti-redness claims permitted as structure-function claims.

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

Category
Active Compound
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.