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Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

INCI · Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate · also Licorice root derivative, Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate

Revelika safety grade

Overview

A water-soluble salt derived from licorice root, used because it disperses easily into watery formulas where the oil-soluble licorice fractions will not go. It is a long-standing choice in products aimed at visible redness and general reactivity.

Who it's for

Sensitive, reactive or post-treatment skin, in toners, essences and gel moisturisers.

Cautions

Comfort is not the same as treatment, and it will not address the cause of persistent redness; licorice allergy, while rare, does occur.

Suitability
Suits skin type
Dry Oily Combination Sensitive Acne-prone Mature Normal
Concentration
Concentration0 – 10%
Effective from
Max safe
In the glossary
Frequently asked
What does Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate do in skincare?

A water-soluble salt derived from licorice root, used because it disperses easily into watery formulas where the oil-soluble licorice fractions will not go. It is a long-standing choice in products aimed at visible redness and general reactivity.

Is Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate considered safe for skin?

Comfort is not the same as treatment, and it will not address the cause of persistent redness; licorice allergy, while rare, does occur.

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