Water-soluble salt of glycyrrhetinic acid derived from licorice root. Cross-reference to Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract and Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate in future scoring logic.
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Case report identifying dipotassium glycyrrhizate, together with arbutin, as a cause of allergic contact dermatitis from skin-lightening products, confirmed by patch testing. It documents that this commonly used…
No known conflicts — Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate isn’t flagged against any concern or skin condition.
Strength reflects the ingredient’s effect on each concern; study counts match research whose findings relate to that concern.
The research
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is a soothing backed by a moderate body of supporting evidence (evidence tier 2 of 4). We track 2 studies for it, 1 reporting a positive effect.
Case report identifying dipotassium glycyrrhizate, together with arbutin, as a cause of allergic contact dermatitis from skin-lightening products, confirmed by patch testing. It documents that this commonly used anti-inflammatory/soothing agent can occasionally act as a contact allergen.
A hydroxypropyl-chitosan/PNIPAM hydrogel infused with dipotassium glycyrrhizate (DG) exhibited antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus. In a mouse full-thickness skin wound model, DG-loaded hydrogels decreased inflammation, promoted collagen deposition and tissue remodeling, and accelerated wound closure, outperforming commercial Tegaderm film and 3M dressing controls.
Products with Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
In 888 products — most often serums (343), moisturizers (196), masks (117), from $3.76 to $514.35. Set up a profile to rank these for your skin. Click any product to learn more.
The Matcha Foam Pore-Refining & Oil-Balancing Prebiotic Gel Cleanser - 5.0 oz is a water cleanser by Tatcha. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lauryl Glucoside.
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Shea Butter)
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50 50ml is a sunscreen by Supergoop!. Key ingredients include Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer.
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Shea Butter); Perioral Dermatitis (Petrolatum and Fragrance)
Benefiance Dark Spot and Wrinkle Smoothing Serum is a brightening serum by Shiseido. Key ingredients include Alcohol Denat, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone.
May aggravate: Rosacea (Limonene, Linalool and Citrus Oils)
The Longevity Serum Skin Strength & Resilience Treatment - 1.0 oz is a antioxidant serum by Tatcha. Key ingredients include Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin.