Allowed in EU

Glycyrrhetinic Acid

A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Olean-12-en-29-oic acid, 3-hydroxy-11-oxo-, (3.beta., 20.beta.)-

What does it do?

Glycyrrhetinic Acid is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

Glycyrrhetinic Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Glycyrrhetinic Acid?

Glycyrrhetinic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Olean-12-en-29-oic acid, 3-hydroxy-11-oxo-, (3.beta., 20.beta.)-

Is Glycyrrhetinic Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Glycyrrhetinic Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Glycyrrhetinic Acid do in cosmetic products?

Glycyrrhetinic Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.

What is the CAS number of Glycyrrhetinic Acid?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Glycyrrhetinic Acid is 471-53-4.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010