Glycyrrhizic Acid
Glycyrrhizic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 17 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | GLYCYRRHIZIC ACID |
| Function | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 1405-86-3 |
| EC number | 215-785-7 |
| Prevalence | 17 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 1,600 |
Used in
Sheet Masks 17.6%Toners 17.6%General Moisturizers 11.8%Serums 11.8%Body Washes 5.9%Emulsions 5.9%
Frequently asked
- What does Glycyrrhizic Acid do in skincare?
- Glycyrrhizic Acid functions as a humectant, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Glycyrrhizic 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 Glycyrrhizic Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sheet masks (17.6% of its uses).
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