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Compound isolated from licorice plants; Used as a soothing, skin-conditioning agent in personal care products; Delivers a sweet flavor, hence may be used in products such as lipstick or lip balm; 5% maximum concentration recommended in cosmetic products Key benefits: Soothing.
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
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Ammonium glycyrrhizate
Purpose
Compound isolated from licorice plants that is used as a soothing skin-conditioning agent in personal care products. May also be included as a flavoring agent.
Rating
GOOD
Category
Plant Extracts
INCI Purpose
FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING
Benefits
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At a Glance
Compound isolated from licorice plants
Used as a soothing, skin-conditioning agent in personal care products
Delivers a sweet flavor, hence may be used in products such as lipstick or lip balm
5% maximum concentration recommended in cosmetic products
Article
Ammonium glycyrrhizate is a compound isolated from licorice plants that is used as a soothing skin-conditioning agent in personal care products. It may also be included as a flavoring agent to deliver a sweet taste to products such as lipstick or lip balm.
Ammonium glycyrrhizate is supplied as a white crystalline powder. Manufacturers have also used ammonium glycyrrhizate as part of liposome/nanocarrier system to enhance the delivery of other topicals.
The 2007 Cosmetic Ingredient Review for ammonium glycyrrhizate recommended a 5% maximum concentration for use in personal care formulations. Amounts much lower than that, typically less than 1% are used in leave-on skin care products. It doesn’t take much of this licorice derivative to soothe.
See: Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
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