Glycyrrhiza glabra licorice root extract

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Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Licorice Root Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated moderate hazard by EWG.
CAS #
84775-66-6
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
Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, and Middle Eastern medicine for over 3,000 years as a skin-soothing and anti-inflammatory agent. Applied topically and consumed for its brightening properties and ability to reduce redness and irritation.
EWG
5
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed2 papers →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR