A hydration booster and ally against skin aging, glycyrrhetinic acid is a coveted natural cosmetic ingredient. Discover more about this active ingredient with a thousand benefits.
Is Glycyrrhetinic Acid Effective in Reducing Irritations?
Glycyrrhetinic acid possesses anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. It helps to reduce redness and alleviate itching.
Can we use glycyrrhetinic acid every day?
There are no contraindications to the daily application ofglycyrrhetinic acid.
Can hyperpigmentation be faded with glycyrrhetinic acid?
Theglycyrrhetinic acid can help reduce hyperpigmentation due to its melanin-dispersing properties and tyrosinase inhibition.
Are glycyrrhizin and glycyrrhetinic acid the same?
Glycyrrhizin is a triterpenoid saponin glycoside, the main water-soluble component of licorice root, while 18β-glycyrrhetinic acid (glycyrrhizic acid) is the key metabolite of glycyrrhizin.
Is glycyrrhetinic acid natural?
Glycyrrhetinic acid found in cosmetics can be of natural origin (extracted from licorice root) or synthetic. At Typology, we use naturally sourced glycyrrhetinic acid.
