Explained
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root is the roots of the Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Leguminosae.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, antiâinflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
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Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 0.1% of the products in our database containing it.
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Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root is most often found as ingredient number 10 within an ingredient list.
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CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 56462
- INCI Name: GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA ROOT
- EC #: Â 283-895-2
- All Functions: Skin Conditioning