OriginDerived from glycyrrhizin, the active compound isolated from licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra). Synthesized through neutralization of glycyrrhizin with sodium hydroxide to create the disodium salt form.
.alpha.-D-Glucopyranosiduronic acid (3.beta., 20.beta.)-20 -carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-0-.beta.-D-glucopyranurosyl-, disodium salt
Formula
C42H59Na2O16-
Mol. Weight
865.90
CAS #
71277-79-7
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Brightens uneven skin tone
Evens pigmentation
Quells irritation
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic (CIR Panel on the ingredient group)
CIR Panel statement covering this group of ingredients; not tested individually (CIR 349)
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