DESCRIPTION: Licorice is a well-known plant in cosmetics priced for its anti-inflammatory and skin-lightening benefits. It helps soothe and relax tired skin. It possesses anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory and depigmenting properties. It plays a role in anti-ageing as well, reducing the signs of premature ageing. It soothes irritated skin.
This powder is water-insoluble (This is not an extract. It’s the plant ground to small particle sizes. It is ideal for making your own glyceride extracts, tinctures and in cold-process soap making, masks, powdered facial cleansers, etc)
BENEFITS
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-microbial
- Skin lightening/depigmenting
- Soothing
- Nourishing
- Non-GMO
- Vegan
- Biodegradable
APPLICATIONS: Used for making water-glycerin extracts, glycerite, tinctures, masks, and other cosmetic semi-finished products and finished products like masks, and soaps.
The Difference between the 3 Licorice extracts we stock
Licorice Extract – White has a higher content of Liquiritin and a high content of liquidity – making it preferable for skin lightening (Off-white/Beige powder 1.0 -2.0%).
Licorice Extract – Soothe has a lower content of Glabradin and a higher content of Glycyrrhizic acid, making it ideal for anti-inflammatory purposes (White powder (0.5 – 5.0%).
Lico-White: A high concentration of liquiritigenin which lightens already produced melanin for a more even and lighter complexion and combats acne. (Viscous Liquid 0.2 – 1.0%)
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate: A compound of licorice with anti-inflammatory, skin soothing, sebum-regulating, anti-irritant and skin moisturizing attributes. (White powder)
Licorice powder: Powdered plant for soaps and powder scrubs, etc. It does not dissolve in water.
This is a cosmetic raw material and is meant for external use only in cosmetic formulations. As with all of our materials, it should not be taken internally. Treasure Actives is not responsible for product compatibility. We advise everyone to test ingredients for performance, compatibility, and safety prior to committing to larger quantities. Keep all products out of reach of children. For more information, please see our terms and conditions page.
