murphyGlycyrrhiza glabra licorice root extract
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean, Asia. Derived from the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra, a legume plant native to Mediterranean and Asian regions. Extracted through solvent extraction or water infusion of dried root material to obtain bioactive compounds.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Licorice Root Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated moderate hazard by EWG.
CAS #
84775-66-6
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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-reviewed2 papers →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
5
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Human test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 442)
Not Comedogenic
Product formulation test found no comedogenicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 442)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
4 studies / 1 irritating / 1 mixed / 2 not irritating / reactions slight to mild (CIR 442)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
7 studies / 2 irritating / 5 not irritating / reactions slight (CIR 442)
Mixed Sensitization Results
5 studies / 1 mixed / 4 not sensitizing (CIR 442)
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR