Glycyrrhetinic Acid
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Summary
Works for
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-oxidation
- Evens skin tone
Irritancy risk
2
MediumActive compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation
Products with Glycyrrhetinic Acid
CliniqueEven Better Clinical Radical Dark Spot Corrector + Interruptersalicylic acidascorbyl glucosideacetyl glucosamine +13 actives
Evens skin tone Anti-blemish +3
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Estée LauderRe-Nutriv Rich Foam Cleanserlinoleic acidglyceringlycine soja oil +11 actives
Cleansing
Fragrance
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ChantecailleJasmine and Lily Calming Maskpanthenolcaprylic/capric triglycerideglycerin +7 actives
Moisturizing Anti-oxidation +2
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Typology ParisItch Relief Cream — 0.15% Enoxolone + Bisabololceramide npbutyrospermum parkii buttercamelina sativa seed oil +4 actives
Moisturizing Anti-oxidation +2
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RéViveFull-Size Moisturizing Renewal Serum Giftoligopeptide-24bisabololcaprylic/capric triglyceride +11 actives
Moisturizing Anti-oxidation +2
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EucerinSun Advanced Hydration Ultra-Light Fluid with Hyaluronic Acid & Humectants SPF 50sodium ascorbyl phosphatecopernicia cerifera waxglycerin +6 actives
Sun protection Anti-oxidation +3
Alcohol
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Dr. IdissLeft Un-Red Reducer Serumazelaic acidpotassium azeloyl diglycinatecaprylic/capric triglyceride +4 actives
Evens skin tone Anti-oxidation +3
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FuekiGentle Medicated CreamMineral oildimethiconeglycerin +6 actives
Moisturizing Anti-oxidation +2
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IsispharmaMetroruboril AZniacinamideazelaic acidpanthenol +6 actives
Evens skin tone Anti-blemish +3
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Regimen LabC.R.E.A.M Skin barrier moisturizerlinoleic acidlinoleic acidceramide eop +14 actives
Moisturizing Anti-oxidation +2
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Scientific sources
- Glycyrrhetinic acid, the active principle of licorice, can reduce the thickness of subcutaneous thigh fat through topical application
- Effects of topical application of B‐Resorcinol and Glycyrrhetinic acid monotherapy and in combination with fractional CO2 laser treatment for benign hand hyperpigmentation treatment
- 18β-Glycyrrhetinic Acid and Glabridin Prevent Oxidative DNA Fragmentation in UVB-irradiated Human Keratinocyte Cultures
Similar ingredients
Anti-inflammatory
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl EsterA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinklesAllantoinHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydratedAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractAn effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant propertiesCentella Asiatica ExtractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
Anti-oxidation
Ascorbic AcidThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of agingRetinolTwo steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritatingEthylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese ChlorideA potent anti-oxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and protect from harmful effects of sun exposure, even though more studies are needed to confirm its effectiveness in topical applications
Evens skin tone
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