Caractéristiques
- INCI
- Glycyrrhetinic Acid
- CAS
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471-53-4
Il s'agit du numéro de la substance dans le registre du Chemical Abstracts Service. Le numéro CAS identifie de manière unique une substance indépendamment de la langue, du nom commercial ou des synonymes.
- EC
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207-444-6
Il s'agit du numéro de substance dans le système européen d'identification chimique (numéro CE), utilisé dans les bases de données réglementaires européennes, y compris ECHA/CosIng.
- IUPAC
- Olean-12-En-29-Oic Acid, 3-Hydroxy-11-Oxo-, (3.Beta., 20.Beta.)-
- Fonctions
- skin conditioning
Для кого подходит
Descriptif
Glycyrrhetinic Acid is a skin-conditioning ingredient derived from licorice root, usually by processing glycyrrhizin into a more usable form for cosmetics. It’s best known for its soothing, antioxidant, and anti-redness properties, which is why you’ll often see it in products aimed at stressed, reactive, or uneven-looking skin. In formulas, it can help support a calmer-looking complexion and may also contribute to a more comfortable feel after cleansing or exfoliation.
For skin, glycyrrhetinic acid is especially appealing if you deal with visible irritation, occasional dryness, or post-sun sensitivity. It’s also used in brightening-focused products because it can help improve the look of dullness and uneven tone over time. In hair and scalp care, it may be included for a soothing, conditioning effect, though it’s much more common in skincare than in shampoos or scalp treatments.
Caveat: this is a supportive cosmetic ingredient, not a treatment. People with very sensitive skin should still patch test, since any ingredient can occasionally cause a reaction depending on the full formula. Its performance also depends on concentration and the other ingredients around it, so it works best as part of a well-designed routine rather than as a stand-alone miracle worker.
Preuves et recherche
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1
Kowalska, Agnieszka, and Urszula Kalinowska‐Lis. "18β‐Glycyrrhetinic acid: its core biological properties and dermatological applications." International journal of cosmetic science 41.4 (2019): 325-331.Trouver dans PubMed
Trouvé dans les produits (597 total des dépenses)
Наиболее часто встречается в продукции Eucerin (93 продуктов)
