Product Review

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.

CAS: 56-81-5, 7732-18-5, 84775-66-6, 122-99-6

INCI Name: Glycerin, water, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) extract

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.

Animal Testing: Not animal tested

GMO: GMO-free, but not certified

Vegan: Yes