What it is
This ingredient is an extract of the root of Glycyrrhiza inflata, a licorice species notable for its content of licochalcone and related flavonoids. Licorice root extracts are widely used in cosmetics to help soothe and condition the skin and to support an even-looking complexion. In a sunscreen it serves as a calming botanical that complements the formula.
Safety & warnings
Licorice root extracts are generally well tolerated and are often chosen for sensitive-skin formulas. The ingredient is not recognized as a common comedogenic component. Individuals with known sensitivities to botanical extracts may wish to take usual care.
Origin & sourcing
The extract is naturally derived from the root of the Chinese licorice plant, Glycyrrhiza inflata.
Questions everyone asks
What is Glycyrrhiza inflata?
It is a species of licorice, often called Chinese licorice, whose root yields an extract rich in soothing flavonoids such as licochalcone.
Why is licorice extract used in sunscreen?
It is included as a soothing, conditioning botanical that supports a calm, even-looking complexion alongside the formula's UV filters.