Licorice Root Extract Liquid – Cosmetic Grade
Licorice Root Extract Liquid – Cosmetic Grade
Licorice Root Extract Liquid is a water-soluble botanical cosmetic ingredient derived from the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra. It is designed for easy incorporation into aqueous cosmetic formulations, including toners, facial mists, serums, essences, creams, lotions and masks.
The liquid format provides a convenient alternative to powdered botanical extracts and can be incorporated directly into cold-process formulations or during the cool-down stage of heated formulations.
Key Features
- Cosmetic-grade liquid Licorice Root Extract
- Derived from Glycyrrhiza glabra root
- Fully water-soluble
- Suitable for both cold-process and heated formulations
- Convenient liquid format for straightforward incorporation. The material is supplied as a clear brown liquid
Common Applications
Licorice Root Extract Liquid is suitable for use in:
- Toners and facial mists
- Facial serums and essences
- Creams and lotions
- Face and body masks
- Other water-based cosmetic formulations
Formulation Guidance
Overall Recommended Usage: 1.0–5.0%
Typical application levels:
- Toner / Mist: 1.0–2.0%
- Serum / Essence: 2.0–3.0%
- Cream / Lotion / Mask: 2.0–5.0% BYC TDS Licorice Root Extract L…
Solubility: Fully water-soluble; miscible with glycerin and propanediol. Insoluble in non-polar oils.
Incorporation: Add to the aqueous phase. For heated formulations, incorporate during the cool-down phase below 45°C to help protect the bioactive components. It can also be added directly to cold-process formulations under gentle stirring.
Avoid prolonged heating above 45°C. Temperatures above 60°C may degrade flavonoid actives and reduce efficacy.
Recommended Formulation pH: 4.0–7.0
Optimal Stability: pH 4.5–6.0
Avoid strongly alkaline conditions above pH 8.0
Compatibility
Compatible with most humectants, nonionic, anionic and amphoteric surfactants, and common cosmetic preservatives.
Avoid strong oxidising agents and high concentrations of strong acids. Precipitation may occur under extremely alkaline conditions.
Technical Information
INCI: Glycerin (and) Water (and) Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract (and) Sodium Benzoate (and) Potassium SorbateAppearance: Brown clear liquid
pH: 4.0–6.0 (undiluted raw material)
Grade: Cosmetic Grade
Storage
Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place, protected from direct sunlight, high temperatures and moisture. Keep the container tightly sealed after opening and preferably protected from light.
Do not freeze. Keep away from strong oxidising and reducing agents and sources of heat. BYC TDS Licorice Root Extract L…
Important
This product is supplied as a cosmetic raw material for formulation purposes and is not a finished cosmetic product. Recommended usage levels are formulation guidelines; formulators remain responsible for appropriate stability, compatibility, preservation and finished-product safety testing.
For external cosmetic formulation use only. Not for direct consumption.
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