Ingredient glossary
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
On your shelf ✓What Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate does for your skin, who it suits, and what to watch for.
INCI: Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate · Also: Dipotassium Glycyrrhizin, Licorice Root Derivative
In short: Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate delivers soothing and anti inflammatory, suits sensitive skin best, and the evidence behind it is moderate.
- What it does
- Soothing, anti inflammatory
- Best for
- Sensitive skin
- Evidence
- Moderate
The molecule
The Glow take
Genuinely worth a spot in your routine.
When your goal is repairing a stressed moisture barrier, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate pulls genuine weight, with a solid amount of evidence behind it. It tends to suit sensitive skin best.
— Maya
What it does
- soothing
- anti inflammatory
- barrier support
- anti redness
moderate evidenceRandomized parallel group studies of emollients containing dipotassium glycyrrhizin show significant reductions in SCORAD pruritus scores and flare frequency in adults with atopic dermatitis without notable adverse events.
On a label: usually effective at 0.1-0.5%.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- sensitive
- very sensitive
- atopic
- acne prone
- compromised barrier
Approach with care
- rare licorice allergy
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskLow
How it fits each skin type
- DryNeutral
- CombinationNeutral
- OilyNeutral
- SensitiveSuits
Often chosen for atopic, acne prone, compromised barrier. Take extra care if any of these apply to you: rare licorice allergy.
Where it fits in your routine
Plays well with
- panthenol
- beta glucan
- ceramides
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, answered
Is Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate safe during pregnancy?
Yes. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. As with anything, if you are unsure it is worth a quick word with your doctor or midwife.
Who should avoid Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate?
Approach Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate with care if any of these apply to you: rare licorice allergy.
What concentration of Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate actually works?
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate tends to do its job in the 0.1 to 0.5% range. Much lower and it is likely underdosed.
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