Is Methyl Glycyrrhizate vegetarian?
Methyl Glycyrrhizate
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
Methyl Glycyrrhizate is the methyl ester of glycyrrhizic acid, a compound derived from licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra), used in cosmetics for its skin-soothing properties.
| Also known as | alpha-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3beta,20beta)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-o-beta-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, methyl ester, Glycyrrhizic Acid Methyl Ester |
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| INCI name | Methyl Glycyrrhizate |
| CosIng ID | 35303 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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