An aqueous steam distillate of licorice root, used as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Glycyrrhiza glabra root water is, according to CosIng, an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the roots of licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra, of the legume family (Fabaceae). CosIng lists it as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of skin care products.
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 INCI name does not show the strength of the distillate. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Antioxidant
- Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.