Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract

GLY

8/10

Concern level

High concern

Botanical solvent extract from the roots of Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Chinese licorice). In cosmetics it is mainly used for skin conditioning, soothing, antioxidant support, and tone-evening/brightening benefits. EU ingredient databases list it as a skincare ingredient with skin-conditioning function, and CIR concluded licorice-derived ingredients are safe in present practices of use and concentration. ([cosmileeurope.eu](https://cosmileeurope.eu/inci/detail/6159/glycyrrhiza-uralensis-root-extract/?utm_source=openai))

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

BrighteningHealingMoisturizingSoothing

Chemical Properties

pH Range

4.00 - 8.00

Typical Concentration

0.10% - 5.00%

CAS Number: 84775-66-6

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin8/10

oily skin7/10

sensitive skin8/10

acne prone7/10

mature skin8/10

normal skin8/10

Interactions

incompatible with: No major incompatibilities are established for topical cosmetic use., Use caution when pairing with strongly irritating actives if the formula targets very sensitive skin, because botanical extracts can add to overall irritation burden.

Risks & Warnings

Generally low-risk in topical use, but botanical extracts can still trigger irritation or allergy in sensitized individuals. Products may vary in composition depending on extraction method and standardization; contamination/adulteration risk is a formulation-quality issue rather than an inherent ingredient risk. Oral licorice is associated with systemic effects, but those concerns do not directly translate to typical cosmetic topical use. ([cir-reports.cir-safety.org](https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment/?id=7c9aa17d-8c74-ec11-8943-0022482f06a6&utm_source=openai))

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