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Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Our database includes 1,950 products that contain Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract.

Explained

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.

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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What it does

Bleaching To remove the color from, to lighten
Emollient Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin
Smoothing To smooth a surface, to remove roughness
Soothing Having a calming, assuaging, or relieving effect

Alternative names

Licorice Root Extract

Prevalence

Uncommon Percentage of products that contain it
3.7%
Top categories
Treatments
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Position Predominant list placement
Top 50%
Concentration Concentrations we've seen
0% to 26%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 76485
INCI Name GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA ROOT EXTRACT
EC #  283-895-2
All Functions Bleaching, Emollient, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing