Características
- INCI
- Glycyrrhetinic Acid
- CAS
-
471-53-4
Este é o número da substância no registo do Chemical Abstracts Service. O número CAS identifica exclusivamente uma substância, independentemente da língua, Nome comercial ou sinónimos.
- EC
-
207-444-6
Este é o número da substância no sistema europeu de identificação química (Número CE), utilizado nas bases de dados regulamentares europeias, incluindo a ECHA/CosIng.
- IUPAC
- Olean-12-En-29-Oic Acid, 3-Hydroxy-11-Oxo-, (3.Beta., 20.Beta.)-
- Funções
- skin conditioning
Для кого подходит
Descrição
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.
Provas e investigação
-
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.Encontre em PubMed
Encontrado em produtos (597 total)
Наиболее часто встречается в продукции Eucerin (93 продуктов)
