Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Glycyrrhetinic acid exhibits cytotoxicity and pseudohyperaldosteronism at high systemic doses, but these effects are not relevant at cosmetic dermal-use concentrations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate safe in cosmetics?
Glycyrrhetinic acid exhibits cytotoxicity and pseudohyperaldosteronism at high systemic doses, but these effects are not relevant at cosmetic dermal-use concentrations. The EU classifies Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate allowed in the EU?
Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate do in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate functions as: Emulsifier, skin conditioning (anti-inflammatory via glycyrrhetinic acid moiety). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 108916-85-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate?
adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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