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INCI name

GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA ROOT EXTRACT

Licorice root extract

BleachingSkin conditioning – emollientSkin conditioningSmoothingSoothingPerfumingreviewed

An extract of licorice root with several conditioning functions.

What it is

Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract is obtained from the roots of licorice. CosIng lists it as a bleaching (skin-lightening) agent, emollient, skin-conditioning, smoothing and soothing agent, and as a perfuming ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in brightening serums, creams for sensitive skin, toners and masks.

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.

The composition of a plant extract depends on the solvent and process used; the label does not show which constituents it contains or in what amounts.

Functions

Bleaching
Bleaching or lightening the shade of hair and/or skin.
Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Smoothing
Seeking to achieve an even skin surface by decreasing roughness or irregularities.
Soothing
Lightening discomfort of the skin or of the scalp.
Perfuming
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (211)

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