Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Glycyrrhetinic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 178 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | GLYCYRRHETINIC ACID |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 471-53-4 |
| EC number | 207-444-6 |
| Prevalence | 178 products (0.19% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 390 |
Used in
Sunscreens 20.2%General Moisturizers 16.9%Facial Treatments 8.4%Eye Moisturizers 7.9%Serums 6.7%Face Cleansers 6.2%
Frequently asked
- What does Glycyrrhetinic Acid do in skincare?
- Glycyrrhetinic Acid functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Glycyrrhetinic Acid allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Glycyrrhetinic Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (20.2% of its uses).
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