Liquorice Extract

What to look for (important)

When buying licorice extract for cosmetics, prioritize:

• Water-soluble (liquid / glycerin base) mixes easily in water phase
• INCI: Glycyrrhiza glabra extract
• Contains actives like glabridin / glycyrrhizin
• Preserved properly (or you must add preservative)

Water-soluble extracts are typically glycerin + water based liquids, not pure powder.

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How to use in formulations

• Typical usage: 0.5% 5% in formulations
• Add in water phase (serums, toners, creams)
• Works best in pH 46.5
• Needs preservative in water-based formulas

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Benefits in cosmetics

Licorice extract is popular because it:

• Reduces hyperpigmentation & dark spots
• Soothes inflammation & redness
• Acts as antioxidant
• Brightens overall skin tone

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Common mistakes to avoid

• Using oil-soluble licorice in water-based formulas
• Adding too much (can irritate skin)
• Not using preservative in DIY products
• Buying non-standardized powder expecting it to dissolve

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Quick recommendation

• For DIY skincare go with small liquid extract (30100 ml)
• For professional formulation choose standardized % extract (with glabridin content)

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If you want, tell me:

• serum / cream / toner
• DIY or commercial

I can give you a precise formulation with % and method