What it is
This ingredient is an extract of Glycyrrhiza uralensis, a licorice species native to East Asia and widely used in traditional Chinese herbal practice. Like other licorice extracts, it contains glycyrrhizin and flavonoids and is used in skin care for its soothing and conditioning effects. It is a common botanical in Korean and Chinese cosmetic formulations.
Safety & warnings
Licorice extracts are generally well tolerated topically. Individuals sensitive to licorice or related botanicals may react to it.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, plant-derived. It is extracted from Glycyrrhiza uralensis, a licorice species native to East Asia.
History
Glycyrrhiza uralensis is a long-established herb in traditional East Asian preparations and has been adopted into modern skin care as a soothing botanical.
Questions everyone asks
How is this different from regular licorice extract?
It comes from Glycyrrhiza uralensis, the East Asian licorice species, rather than Glycyrrhiza glabra, though both are used similarly as soothing botanicals.
What is it used for?
It is used as a soothing, skin-conditioning extract and contributes antioxidant plant compounds to the formula.