Glycyrrhiza inflata root extract

Glycyrrhiza inflata root extract 1
Glycyrrhiza inflata root extract 2
AKA: Inflated licorice root extract, Chinese licorice extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Glycyrrhiza inflata, Leguminosae
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Root
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
Form
Liquid
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
A Central Asian licorice species used in traditional Chinese medicine as an alternative to common licorice. Historically employed for anti-inflammatory skin applications.
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