Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root
What Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root is & what it does
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root is derived from the root of licorice, a widely used botanical in skincare. It is commonly used as a skin-conditioning and brightening-support ingredient, owing to compounds such as glabridin and licorice flavonoids that are associated with a more even-looking skin tone and a soothing feel. It blends easily into water-based serums, toners, and creams. Licorice root is generally well tolerated and is a popular choice in gentle, sensitive-skin formulas.
What is Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root?
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root is derived from licorice root, a widely used skincare botanical. It is commonly used as a conditioning and brightening-support ingredient.
What does licorice root do in skincare?
It contains compounds such as glabridin and licorice flavonoids that are associated with a more even-looking skin tone and a soothing feel, which is why it is popular in gentle, sensitive-skin formulas.
Is Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root safe?
Licorice root is generally well tolerated in topical products and has no specific concerns flagged here, making it a common choice for calming formulas.
Sunscreens with Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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NutriGlow Sun Screen Fairness Lotion - Spf 30 Pa+++
81/100
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RMS Beauty
RMS Refresh Eye Brightener Broad Spectrum SPF 30
74/100
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Skinvest Light It Up Sunscreen Body Spray SPF 40+ Pa++++
73/100