murphyGlycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice) root powder
AKA: Cultivated licorice, Licorice Root powder
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean, Asia. Derived from the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra, a legume plant native to the Mediterranean and Asia. Produced by drying the roots and grinding them into a fine powder.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root powder is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. 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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Hyperpigmentation
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-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic (CIR Panel on the ingredient group)
CIR Panel statement covering this group of ingredients; not tested individually (CIR 442)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2008
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR