botanical

Licorice Root Extract

INCI: Glycerin (and) Water (and) Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract

What is it?

Licorice root extract is derived from Glycyrrhiza glabra root, containing glabridin, glycyrrhizin, and liquiritin. It's typically used in formulations as a natural brightening and anti-inflammatory active.

How is it used?

Add to the water phase during the cool-down stage of a formula, using an encapsulated form if maximum stability and penetration matter.

Forms

Available forms and grades affect how this ingredient behaves and how it should be selected for a formula.

Appearance

Color, texture, and physical characteristics can vary between suppliers and product grades.

Usage rate

Recommended incorporation levels depend on product type, supplier guidance, and the intended result.

Why we use it

Formulators choose this ingredient for specific performance, sensory, and stability benefits.

Strengths and limitations

Its advantages, compatibility considerations, and practical tradeoffs should be weighed during development.

Alternatives and substitutions

Possible replacements depend on the ingredient's role, desired skin feel, and formulation system.

Storage and shelf life

Appropriate storage conditions help protect quality and performance throughout the ingredient's usable life.

Licorice Root Extract

What is it?

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