Glabridin (Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract)

BrighteningSoothing

INCI: Glabridin (Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract)

In short · TL;DR

Category

Brightening

Effect

Suppresses melanin production and also focuses on care for roughness and flushing.

Concentration

A trace amount as purified glabridin (e.g., roughly 0.1-0.4% in extract equivalent). Formulation-dependent.

Effect

Suppresses melanin production and also focuses on care for roughness and flushing.

Mechanism

A licorice-derived flavonoid. Said to exhibit tyrosinase inhibition and anti-inflammatory action.

Typical concentration

A trace amount as purified glabridin (e.g., roughly 0.1-0.4% in extract equivalent). Formulation-dependent.

Onset

Continued use from several weeks onward.

Cautions

High-purity grades are expensive. Composition varies with the raw material's purity and origin.

Evidence & references

参考文献: Glycyrrhiza glabra extract as a skin-whitening Agent: Identification of active components and CRTC1/MITF pathway-inhibition mechanism（PubMed PMID:40350048 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40350048/）

This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.

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