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Glabridin

Best

Antioxidant

Glabridin at a glance

  • Extracted from licorice root
  • Potent antioxidant benefits
  • Skin-soothing powerhouse
  • Fights discolorations and dark spots
  • Found safe as used in cosmetics

Glabridin description

Main ingredient in licorice extract. It has skin-soothing, antioxidant, and other beneficial properties for skin. There is research showing it to be effective in fighting discolourations as well.

Related ingredients: Licorice Extract Licorice Root Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract

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Glabridin references

  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, Website, Accessed February 2025
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2024, pages 2,256-2,269
  • Food Science and Human Wellness, January 2023, pages 212-222
  • Drug Design, Development and Therapy, January 2023, pages 15-37
  • Cosmetics, January 2022, pages 1-19
  • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, February 2021, pages 630-636

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

unknown

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Not rated

We have not yet rated this ingredient because we have not had a chance to review the research on it.