Potassium Glycyrrhizinate

Potassium Glycyrrhizinate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 9 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZINATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number68039-19-0
EC number268-237-4
Prevalence9 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Sheet Masks 22.2%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 11.1%Face Cleansers 11.1%General Moisturizers 11.1%Scalp Treatments 11.1%Serums 11.1%

Frequently asked

What does Potassium Glycyrrhizinate do in skincare?
Potassium Glycyrrhizinate functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Potassium Glycyrrhizinate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Potassium Glycyrrhizinate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sheet masks (22.2% of its uses).

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