- INCI Name:Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Functions:Anti-Inflammatory, Soothing Agent, Restoring Agent, Anti-Aging Agent, Antioxidant, Preservative, Anti-Allergen
- Labeling Claims:Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora
- Certifications & Compliance:Kosher
- Benefit Claims:Anti-Inflammatory, Moisturizing, Aesthethic Enhancement, Redness Reduction, Antioxidant Properties, Anti-Aging
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is a dipotassium salt of glycyrrhizic acid and the active compound derived from liquorice root. It can be used as a skin agent as to improve the appearance of dry/damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness. It also possesses antiallergic and anti-inflammatory properties by inhibiting leuco triene and reducing histamine. Additionally, this licorice constituent displays anti-aging and anti-oxidant effects. This salt has been widely used in dermatological medicine as a topical agent since studies suggest it also inhibits the skin’s tyrosinase activity and melanin production, making it an agent against hyperpigmentation. Further studies have demonstrated the salt aids in reducing the redness and irritation associated with rosacea, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and acne.