GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT

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Description: GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT — CIR reviewed: safe as used in cosmetics. Report: Final Report of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel: Safety Assessment of Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Rhizome/Root, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Juice, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Powder, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Water, Glycyrrhiza Inflata (Licorice) Root Extract and Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract.

Quick Facts:

• Category: other
• Also Known As: 光果甘草（GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA）根提取物, カンゾウ根エキス, 스페인감초뿌리추출물

Proven Benefits At A Glance:

• Licorice root extract has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
• Research has studied licorice root extract for prostate health in dogs
• The studied extract showed no reported side effects in the research conducted

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🛡️ Safety rating

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📚 Research & Evidence

🔬 The Science

Licorice root extract contains compounds that work as antioxidants—meaning they help neutralize harmful molecules in the body called free radicals. The research also indicates the extract has anti-inflammatory effects, which means it may help reduce swelling and irritation. In a 2022 peer-reviewed study, researchers tested an ethanolic extract of licorice root (a type of concentrated licorice preparation made using ethanol as a solvent) on dogs with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common prostate enlargement condition. #1: The extract appeared to positively affect various biochemical markers measured in blood tests (2022 peer-reviewed journal). #2: It also seemed to influence hormone levels in the studied animals (2022 peer-reviewed journal).

#3: The extract was associated with decreased prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, a marker related to prostate health (2022 peer-reviewed journal). The study reported no side effects during the treatment period. However, it’s important to note this research was conducted in dogs, not humans, so we cannot directly apply these findings to human skincare or health without additional human studies. The sources provided do not contain information about licorice root extract’s effects on human skin, aging, sensitivity, or other common skincare concerns.

📄 Related Research

Matched by search — not necessarily verified support for every statement above.

• Azadeh F et al. (2022). Effects of Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract on the Hormones, Serum Biochemicals, and Hematological Parameters in Dogs with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. a peer-reviewed journal.

🧴 Products Containing GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT

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