Is Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate safe in cosmetics?
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Active Ingredient
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Also known as: Olean-12-en-30-oic acid, 3β-hydroxy-11-oxo-, octadecyl ester, Olean-12-en-29-oic acid, 3-hydroxy-11-oxo-, octadecyl ester, (3β,20β)-, n-Octadecyl glycyrrhetinate, α-Glycyrrhetinic acid stearyl ester
INCI: STEARYL GLYCYRRHETINATE
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate (CAS 13832-70-7) is a cosmetic active ingredient functioning as anti-inflammatory, skin-conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
anti-inflammatory, skin-conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; no US concentration cap. Ester of stearyl alcohol and glycyrrhetinic acid (licorice root). Effective at 0.2–1% in leave-on formulations as anti-inflammatory and steroid-sparing cosmetic active.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Flavouring and nutrient
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate.
Regulatory Flags
active
anti-inflammatory
11β-hsd-inhibitor
phospholipase-a2-inhibitor
corticosteroid-mimetic
steroid-sparing
licorice-derived
botanical
rosacea-safe
atopic-dermatitis-target
sensitive-skin
0.2-1pct-effective-dose
lipophilic-ester
Known Synonyms
Olean-12-en-30-oic acid, 3β-hydroxy-11-oxo-, octadecyl ester
Olean-12-en-29-oic acid, 3-hydroxy-11-oxo-, octadecyl ester, (3β,20β)-
n-Octadecyl glycyrrhetinate
α-Glycyrrhetinic acid stearyl ester
Chemical Function
Flavouring and nutrient
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Regulatory Lists
Canada
Personal care
Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Europe
Personal care
Europe
Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate allowed in the EU?
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate do in cosmetics?
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate functions as: anti-inflammatory, skin-conditioning. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 13832-70-7.
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