INCI name

GLYCYRRHIZA URALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT

Chinese liquorice root extract

An extract of Chinese liquorice roots used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract is an extract of the roots of Chinese liquorice, Glycyrrhiza uralensis, of the legume family (Leguminosae). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, toners, masks and other 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.

It comes from a different species than Glycyrrhiza glabra, the common liquorice. The INCI name does not reveal the extraction method or what the extract contains.

Functions

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.

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