Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Licorice) root extract

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AKA: Chinese Liquorice, Licorice Root Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginMediterranean, Asia
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated moderate hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Root
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
94349-91-4
Form
Liquid
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-assessed1 review →
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 Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR