Allantoin Glycyrrhetinic Acid

Allantoin Glycyrrhetinic Acid Description

Allantoin glycyrrhetinic acid is, not surprisingly, a complex made from two long-proven soothing ingredients for skin, allantoin and glycyrrhetinic acid. They’re a power couple for helping reduce signs and sensations of sensitivity and are right at home in such products as facial cleansers, makeup removers and moisturizers. Both ingredients also have antioxidant benefits, helping curb environmental threats that prematurely age skin.

The allantoin portion of this duo is synthetic while the licorice-derived compound, glycyrrhetinic acid, is plant-derived. This ingredient is supplied as a white to yellowish powder. Use levels are typically 0.001%–0.05%, a range that’s been deemed safe for use on skin.