What it is
This is an ester of glycyrrhetinic acid, a soothing compound from licorice root. It is used in calming and sensitive-skin formulas, including sunscreens, to help reduce the appearance of redness and comfort the skin.
Safety & warnings
Generally gentle and well tolerated; common in products for sensitive or reactive skin.
Origin & sourcing
Derived from glycyrrhetinic acid (from licorice root) esterified with stearyl alcohol.
Questions everyone asks
What is stearyl glycyrrhetinate for?
It is a licorice-derived soothing ingredient used to calm and comfort skin.
Where does it come from?
It is based on a soothing compound found in licorice root.