Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

INCI: GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA ROOT EXTRACT

CAS Number
84775-66-6
Function
Skin brightening, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Cosmetic ingredient with no FDA concentration restrictions. Anti-redness claims permitted as structure-function claims.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract (licorice root) contains glabridin and glycyrrhizin; tyrosinase inhibitor with anti-inflammatory and anti-erythema properties effective for rosacea-prone skin and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Unrestricted in EU and US.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

rosacea-safe anti-inflammatory anti-erythema tyrosinase-inhibitor claims-sensitive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract safe in cosmetics?

Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract (licorice root) contains glabridin and glycyrrhizin; tyrosinase inhibitor with anti-inflammatory and anti-erythema properties effective for rosacea-prone skin and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Unrestricted in EU and US. The EU classifies Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract allowed in the EU?

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract do in cosmetics?

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract functions as: Skin brightening, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84775-66-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract?

not established 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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