Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice) root water

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AKA: Cultivated licorice, Licorice Root Water
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Water is a cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, 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
Liquid
Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
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
A traditional preparation method in Ayurvedic and Chinese herbalism, where licorice root is steeped or decocted. Used as a soothing skin wash and tonic for irritated complexions.
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-assessed0 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR