The Basics On Licorice Extract
What is Licorice Extract?
Plant extract that has skin-soothing properties.
What are other names for Licorice Extract?
EXTRACT OF GLYCYRRHIZA URALENSIS (LICORICE) ROOT, EXTRACT OF GLYCYRRHIZA URALENSIS ROOT, GLYCYRRHIZA URALENSIS (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT, GLYCYRRHIZA URALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT, and LICORICE ROOT EXTRACT
What is Licorice Extract used for?
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, also known as Licorice root oil, is oil extracted for the Glycyrrhiza Glabra or Licorice plant. This herb is native to the Mediterranean, southern and central Russia, and Asia Minor to Iran. Many species are now grown throughout Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Licorice is taken by mouth for various digestive system complaints including stomach ulcers, heartburn, colic, and ongoing inflammation of the lining of the stomach (chronic gastritis). It is sometimes taken by people for a sore throat, bronchitis, cough, and infections caused by bacteria or viruses. Glabridin is the main licorice compound extracted from the Glycyrrhiza Glabra plant1. This ingredient is present in concentrations between 10 and 40% in commercial formulations1. Studies have shown that Glabridin works as a tyrosinase inhibitor to reduce UVB-induced pigmentation and erythema2. Licorice contains glycyrrhizic acid as an active ingredient
How Licorice Extract is classified
Skin-Soothing, Plant Extracts, Antioxidants
Recommendations for using Licorice Extract during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Avoid
Licorice Extract During Pregnancy
What we know about using Licorice Extract while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
N/A
General safety info about Licorice Extract from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Licorice Extract
Ole Henriksen Sheer Transformation Perfecting Moisturizer
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
1. Leyden J, Shergill B, Micali G, Downie J, Wallo W. Natural options for the management of hyperpigmentation. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2011;25(10):1140-1145. [PubMed] 2. Yokota T, Nishio H, Kubota Y, Mizoguchi M. The inhibitory effect of glabridin from licorice extracts on melanogenesis and inflammation. Pigment Cell Res. 1998;11(6):355-361. [PubMed] 3. Akhar H, Shoaib Khan H, Iqbal A, Bashir S. GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA EXTRACT CREAM: EFFECTS ON SKIN PIGMENT “MELANIN.” In: Singapore; 2011. 4. Iqbal Z, Zhang H, Hong Yan P, Mumtaz M, Liaqat L. Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activity of Organic Extracts of Roots of Glycyrrhiza Glabra Linn . Plant. 2017;5(4):68-72. 5. Cosmetic I. Final report on the safety assessment of Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Potassium Glycyrrhetinate, Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhetinyl Stearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Glycyrrhizate, Trisodium Glycyrrhizate, Methyl Glycyrrhizate, and Potassium Glycyrrhizinate. Int J Toxicol. 2007;26 Suppl 2:79-112. [PubMed]
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