Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
High oral doses of glycyrrhizic acid/glycyrrhetinic acid can cause pseudoaldosteronism (hypertension, hypokalemia); irrelevant at typical cosmetic dermal use levels. Confirm use concentration aligns with CIR-reviewed levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potassium Glycyrrhetinate safe in cosmetics?
High oral doses of glycyrrhizic acid/glycyrrhetinic acid can cause pseudoaldosteronism (hypertension, hypokalemia); irrelevant at typical cosmetic dermal use levels. Confirm use concentration aligns with CIR-reviewed levels. The EU classifies Potassium Glycyrrhetinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Potassium Glycyrrhetinate allowed in the EU?
Potassium Glycyrrhetinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Potassium Glycyrrhetinate do in cosmetics?
Potassium Glycyrrhetinate functions as: Skin conditioning agent, fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85985-61-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium 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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