INCI name

AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE

Ammonium glycyrrhizate

A salt of glycyrrhizic acid, a compound found in licorice root.

What it is

Ammonium glycyrrhizate is the ammonium salt of glycyrrhizic acid, a compound found in licorice root. CosIng lists it as a fragrance, a flavouring agent and a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, toners, cleansing products and toothpastes.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Its position on the list does not show whether it is used mainly for flavour or for skin conditioning in a given formula.

Functions

Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Flavouring
Imparting taste and/or flavour to a cosmetic product.
Skin conditioning – miscellaneous
Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (31)

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