Dipotassium glycyrrhizate is widely used in skincare and cosmetic formulations. It is primarily used to condition the skin and help soothe irritation and skin inflammation. Dipotassium glycyrrhizate is the dipotassium salt of glycyrrhizic acid, which is a key component in licorice root extract. Licorice is the root of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant and has been used for a variety of medical purposes across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Dipotassium glycyrrhizate provides many skin health benefits:

• It has a soothing effect on the skin and helps calm inflammation. Studies have determined that it can be effective in treatment of atopic dermatitis or eczema because of its ability to reduce redness and irritation.

• It helps in skin conditioning, as it improves the appearance of damaged or dry skin, restores suppleness and reduces flaking.

• Studies show that dipotassium glycyrrhizininate improves skin wound healing by modulating the inflammatory process.

• It helps preserve hyaluronic acid content in the skin and therefore helps maintain well hydrated skin.

• It helps prevent hyperpigmentation through inhibiting the production of tyrosinase, an enzyme needed to produce melanin in the skin.

• It is considered non-irritating, non-sensitizing, and non-phototoxic.