Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice) root

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AKA: Cultivated licorice, Licorice Root
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated moderate hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Root
Lifeform
Perennial or subshrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84775-66-6
Form
Powder
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
Traditional Use
The most historically used part of the licorice plant, employed in Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Persian medicine for centuries to brighten complexion, reduce irritation, and treat skin conditions.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Hyperpigmentation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR