Licorice Extract for Skincare Formulations
Licorice Extract: Nature’s Skincare Powerhouse
Our Licorice Extract is derived from the roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra, native to the Mediterranean region. This water-soluble extract is in a base of glycerin and water, offering natural skin-enhancing properties.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Natural Skin Brightening: Licorice extract is known for its ability to help reduce the appearance of dark spots and promote an even skin tone. It is ideal for use in brightening and anti-aging formulations.
- Anti-inflammatory and Soothing: Contains glycyrrhizic acid and flavonoids, which are powerful anti-inflammatory agents. Helps soothe irritated skin and reduce redness, making it perfect for sensitive skin formulations.
- Moisturizing: The glycerin base helps to retain moisture in the skin, providing hydration and preventing dryness.
- Antioxidant Protection: Rich in antioxidants, it protects the skin from environmental stressors and premature aging.
- Anti-Microbial: Helps reduce bacteria on the skin, making it a good choice for acne-prone skincare formulations.
INCI Name: Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Glycerin, Water, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
CAS Numbers: 56-81-5 (Glycerin), 7732-18-5 (Water), 84775-66-6 (Licorice Extract), 122-99-6 (Preservatives)
Appearance: Light to medium yellow liquid
pH Range: 5.0 - 6.0
Solubility: Water-soluble
Specific Gravity: 1.05 - 1.20
Recommended Usage Rate: Up to 10%. Typically 1 to 5%.
Formulation Tips:
- Add during the cool down phase (40°C or below) to protect the active compounds from heat degradation.
- Suitable for a wide variety of formulations including leave-on products such as creams, serums, and lotions.
Usage in Skincare:
Brightening and Anti-aging:
Licorice extract is ideal for targeting dark spots, age spots, and hyperpigmentation. With its ability to inhibit melanin production, it works effectively in brightening creams, serums, and spot treatments.
Soothing and Healing:
Its anti-inflammatory properties make it suitable for products designed to soothe irritated, inflamed, or red skin, such as eczema creams, rosacea treatments, and psoriasis care.
Acne Care:
With its ability to control oil production and reduce inflammation, licorice extract is perfect for acne-prone skincare formulations, including acne serums and oil-control toners.
Safety & Storage:
- Short-Term Storage: Store in a cool, dark place in an airtight container to prevent oxidation.
- Long-Term Storage: For extended shelf life, refrigeration is recommended.
Precautions:
- External use only. Always perform a patch test before incorporating into formulations.
- Not intended for internal use or ingestion.
Why Choose Licorice Extract from Natural Bulk Supplies?
Our Licorice Extract stands out for its premium quality and water-soluble nature, making it incredibly easy to incorporate into a wide range of skincare formulations. Sourced and processed to ensure maximum potency, this extract delivers all the skin-brightening, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant benefits that licorice root is known for.
- Water-Soluble: Perfectly blends into water-based formulations without any complications, ensuring seamless integration into your creams, lotions, toners, and serums.
- Premium Quality: Our licorice extract is made from the finest Glycyrrhiza glabra roots, ensuring optimal levels of active compounds like glabridin and glycyrrhizic acid, which provide exceptional skin brightening and soothing benefits.
- Potent & Effective: With a high concentration of active ingredients, it is ideal for addressing a variety of skin concerns such as hyperpigmentation, acne, and redness.
- Trusted by Formulators: Natural Bulk Supplies' licorice extract is a reliable choice for professional formulators and DIY enthusiasts alike, ensuring consistent results with every batch.
When you choose Natural Bulk Supplies, you’re getting a product that’s not only cruelty-free, vegan, and ethically sourced but also designed to maximize effectiveness and ease of use in your skincare products.
