Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate (DPG) is a botanical
ingredient. It is a kind of salt from the
licorice plant, also known as licorice root extract.
This skin conditioner works to improve the
appearance of dry and damaged skin, reduce flaking and restore softness and also ACTS as an anti-irritant with
anti-inflammatory and skin soothing capabilities.
In fact, clinical trials suggest that this ingredient is an effective treatment for atopic dermatitis.In addition, studies have shown that it may inhibit skin tyrosinase activity and melanin production, making it a potential brightening agent that can prevent pigmentation.
Other research has shown that it helps
reduce the redness and irritation commonly associated with a variety of
ailments, including rosacea, psoriasis, and
acne.
As an ingredient for cosmetics, it can be
used in personal care products such as sunscreens, cleaners, facial moisturizers, masks, acne treatments, anti-aging
treatments, foundations, skin gels, and
eye creams.