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Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water

Antioxidant

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Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water is from the licorice root.

One component of licorice root, 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

Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin
Antioxidant A substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one, such as vitamin e, vitamin c, or beta carotene, that protects cellsfrom the sometimes damaging effects of oxidation.

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0%
Top categories
Cleansers
Treatments
Sunscreens
Position Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration Concentrations we've seen
21%

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 56465
INCI Name GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA ROOT WATER
EC #  283-895-2
All Functions Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning