Description: Natural extract of licorice roots (glycyrrhiza glabra) in a base of glycerin and water, preserved with phenoxyethanol (contains 20% of extract). Licorice is native to the mediterranean region with striated stalks of about 1m tall. Amber liquid, characteristic odor. Water-soluble.
Benefits: - Widely used as skin lightening agent - Soothes the skin. Ideal for irritated skin - Contains glycyrrhetic acid and flavinoids that have antioxidant and regenerative properties
Use: Add to formulas as is to water phase. Usual final concentration 4- 10%. For external use only.
Applications: Creams, lotions, and all kinds of skin-lightening products.
Country of Origin: USA
Raw material source: Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice), glycerin made of naturally derived oils
Manufacture: Prepared via a cold process to avoid potential loss of effectiveness heat processing can have. Created from organically grown, pesticide-free materials which are extracted first with a specified eluant to yield a concentrate. This concentrate is then dissolved in glycerin and water at a concentration of 20 % concentrate and 80% diluents.