Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate is the ammonium salt of glycyrrhizic acid, a compound derived from licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra). It carries the CAS number 53956-04-0 and EC number 258-887-7. According to CosIng, its official functions are masking and skin conditioning. It appears frequently in formulations targeting blemishes, pore minimization, soothing, and mattifying effects.
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate functions as a skin conditioning agent, helping to maintain and improve the appearance of skin. It is commonly found in products designed for acne-prone, sensitive, and oily skin, suggesting a role in soothing and sebum-regulating formulations. The source does not provide detailed clinical benefit claims beyond its official CosIng functions of masking and skin conditioning.
