Other Concerns
Neurotoxicity (low), Endocrine disruption (moderate), Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate), and Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)SYNONYMS
Restricted
Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract is an extract of the root of the licorice, Glycyrrhizaglabra.
Common concerns
See how this product scores for common concerns.
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LOWCancer
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LOWAllergies & Immunotoxicity
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MODERATEDevelopmental and Reproductive Toxicity
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LOWUse Restrictions
Ingredient concerns
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- DATA SOURCES
Products with this Ingredient
facial moisturizer/treatment | 141 products |
mask | 102 products |
serums & essences | 91 products |
concealer | 64 products |
around-eye cream | 56 products |
facial cleanser | 53 products |
exfoliant/scrub | 35 products |
toners/astringents | 34 products |
moisturizer | 30 products |
daily use with SPF | 26 products |
baby wipes | 24 products |
makeup primer | 17 products |
foundation | 16 products |
lipstick | 13 products |
anti-aging | 12 products |
recreational sunscreen | 10 products |
body wash/cleanser | 9 products |
hair treatment/serum | 8 products |
shampoo | 7 products |
blush | 7 products |
skin fading/lightener | 7 products |
hand cream | 7 products |
lip balm | 7 products |
setting powder/spray | 6 products |
BB cream | 6 products |
mascara | 6 products |
toothpaste | 6 products |
eye makeup remover | 4 products |
baby lotion | 3 products |
makeup remover | 3 products |
foot cleansing | 3 products |
body firming lotion | 3 products |
bronzer/highlighter | 2 products |
after shave | 2 products |
sunless tanning | 2 products |
damaged skin treatment | 2 products |
foot odor control | 2 products |
hair styling aide | 2 products |
baby shampoo | 1 products |
facial powder | 1 products |
baby soap | 1 products |
body oil | 1 products |
liquid hand soap | 1 products |
beard cleanser | 1 products |
mouthwash | 1 products |
eye shadow | 1 products |
eye liner | 1 products |
styling gel/lotion | 1 products |
body spray | 1 products |
baby sunscreen | 1 products |
foot moisturizer | 1 products |
lip balm with SPF | 1 products |
shaving cream | 1 products |
nail treatment | 1 products |
facial cleansing wipes | 1 products |
Endocrine disruption
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Human any disruptor - strong evidence | Open scientific literature |
Human any disruptor - moderate evidence | Open scientific literature |
Limited evidence of any disruption | Open scientific literature |
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | Open scientific literature |
Developmental/reproductive toxicity
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Human any toxicant - moderate evidence | Open scientific literature |
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | Open scientific literature |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Possible human any toxicant | Open scientific literature |
Limited evidence of any toxicity | Open scientific literature |
Associated with any toxicity | Open scientific literature |
Allergies/immunotoxicity
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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One or more animal studies show any or allergenic effects at low doses | Open scientific literature |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Limited evidence of any irritation | Open scientific literature |
Neurotoxicity
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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One or more animal studies show any effects at high doses | Open scientific literature |
Data gaps
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments |
514 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical | NLM PubMed |
Informational
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - any | Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments |
- Open scientific/peer reviewed literature
- CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). 2006. CIR Compendium, containing abstracts, discussions, and conclusions of CIR cosmetic ingredient safety assessments. Washington DC.
- NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
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Data availability
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