Loved
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Explained
Glycyrrhetinic acid is a compound found in licorice. It has skin conditioning, skin soothing, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties.
Not only is this a great ingredient for soothing inflammation, studies show this compound is effective at protecting skin against UV-B induced damage.
Fun fact: This ingredient is also used to mask the bitter taste of medicine.
See all 293 products with Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Users who like it
95%
Users who avoid it
5%
What it does
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Alternative names
Glycyrrhizinic Acid
Enoxolone
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.3%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Sunscreens
Treatments
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
Products with Glycyrrhetinic Acid
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
34152
INCI Name
GLYCYRRHETINIC ACID
INN Name
enoxolone
EC #
 207-444-6
All Functions
Skin Conditioning
