Ingredient · dataset v56
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
The potassium salt of licorice root's main sweet saponin; a water-soluble triterpene glycoside with no long fatty chain and no feeding record.
Used for soothing and redness claims at small percentages; a defined salt, not a whole-plant extract.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Active
Checked products with this ingredient (4)
Product types: Micellar waters, Moisturizers, Shampoos, Toners
Micellar waters (1)
Moisturizers (1)
Shampoos (1)
Toners (1)
Related active
- Acetyl Carnosine — No known trigger
- Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 — No known trigger
- Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 — No known trigger
- Adenosine — No known trigger
- Bakuchiol — No known trigger
- Caffeine — No known trigger
- Ceramide AP — No known trigger
- Ceramide EOP — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: The potassium salt of licorice root's main sweet saponin; a water-soluble triterpene glycoside with no long fatty chain and no feeding record.
Does Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate feed Malassezia?
No known link: Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Check a full list containing Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.