Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract

CAM

8/10

Concern level

High concern

A botanical cosmetic blend combining green tea leaf extract and licorice root extract. Green tea is used for antioxidant, antimicrobial, astringent, and skin-conditioning effects, while licorice root extract is used for soothing, brightening, and emollient/skin-conditioning functions in cosmetics. ([journals.sagepub.com](https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1091581819889914?utm_source=openai))

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

Controls Oil ProductionBrighteningSoothing

Chemical Properties

pH Range

4.00 - 7.00

Typical Concentration

0.50% - 5.00%

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin7/10

oily skin8/10

sensitive skin8/10

acne prone8/10

mature skin8/10

normal skin8/10

Interactions

incompatible with: No well-established ingredient incompatibilities were identified from the sources reviewed.

Risks & Warnings

Generally low risk in cosmetic use, but botanical extracts can cause irritation or allergy in a small subset of users. Licorice-derived materials may be of special interest in pregnancy only when used orally at high intake; topical cosmetic use is generally considered low concern in the sources reviewed. ([journals.sagepub.com](https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1091581819889914?utm_source=openai))

Vegan Cruelty-Free

Found In Products

Skinfix