Glycyrrhiza inflata root extract
AKA “Inflated licorice root extract, Chinese licorice extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Glycyrrhiza inflata root extract
AKA: Inflated licorice root extract, Chinese licorice extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Glycyrrhiza inflata, Leguminosae Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction | Functions: Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Root
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
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.
Brightens uneven skin tone
Evens pigmentation
Quells irritation
Traditional Use
A Central Asian licorice species used in traditional Chinese medicine as an alternative to common licorice. Historically employed for anti-inflammatory skin applications.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Hyperpigmentation
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR