Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice) root water
AKA “Licorice Root Extract”
Mineral
Ingredient Facts
Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice) root water
AKA: Licorice Root Extract
Mineral · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Mineral
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Root
Lifeform
Perennial or subshrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84775-66-6
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Brightens uneven skin tone
Evens pigmentation
Quells irritation
Traditional Use
A traditional preparation method in Ayurvedic and Chinese herbalism, where licorice root is steeped or decocted. Used as a soothing skin wash and tonic for irritated complexions.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Hyperpigmentation
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
A facile one-step preparation of Ca(10)(PO(4))(6)(OH)(2)/Li-BioMOFs resin nanocomposites with Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root juice as green cappin
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International Journal of Toxicology
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European Commission
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Leaf Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Juice
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Licorice Root Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR