“Direct licochalcone A evidence: inhibits pro-inflammatory oxidative burst and eicosanoid/cytokine-related pathways, supporting anti-irritation and anti-inflammatory skin use.”
Hi-LiconeA™ Licorice Extract (Licochalcone A 20%)
Cosmetics
Code: 1504
Licochalcone A from licorice helps support anti-redness, anti-irritation, sebum-control and acne-prone skin formulas.
*Licochalcone A is not for skin whitening.*
Content: Licochalcone A 20%. This powder is not water-soluble; pre-disperse in cosmetic glycol before adding to a formula. If direct water compatibility is required, choose Licochalcone A 1%, Water-Soluble.
Licochalcone A extract from licorice (Licorice Extract) has properties to reduce skin inflammation, reduce redness from acne, reduce irritation, reduce oiliness of the skin, control facial oil, reduce acne. In addition, the ability to control skin oil of Licochalcone A can also be used to reduce hair loss caused by an excessively oily scalp, which is one cause of hair loss.
*Licochalcone A is not for skin whitening.*
Please read more about Licochalcone A here.
Usage: Suitable for leave-on acne-prone skin, anti-redness, anti-irritation, sebum-control, oily-scalp and sensitive-skin formulas such as serum, gel, lotion, cream, mask and scalp treatment. This powder must be pre-dispersed in a cosmetic glycol before adding to the formula; do not add the powder directly to water.
Mixing method:
- Pre-disperse the required amount in propylene glycol, butylene glycol, pentylene glycol or another cosmetic glycol. Stir until the powder is fully wetted and the dispersion is visually uniform/clear.
- Add the glycol dispersion into the formula and mix until fully uniform. Keep the final formula pH in the 3.5-6.5 range.
- If direct water compatibility is required, use the water-soluble Licochalcone A 1% format instead of this 20% powder.
Usage rate: 0.1-0.3% of this 20% extract in the finished formula (delivers approximately 0.02-0.06% Licochalcone A). Typical use: 0.1-0.2% for sebum-control, acne-prone, anti-redness and soothing formulas; up to 0.3% for intensive soothing concepts for very irritation-prone skin.
Product appearance: brown powder
Solubility: Can be dissolved in any type of Glycol. Cannot be dissolved in water. If you want a water-soluble type, choose Licochalcone A 1%, Water-Soluble.
INCI Name : Licorice (glycyrrhiza inflata) Root Extract
Content: Licochalcone A 20%
Preservative Free
Examples of products used:
LANCOME Ultimate Cellular Reviving Creme
Paula's Choice RESIST Barrier Repair Moisturizer with Retinol All Skin Types
CHANEL Le Blance Whitening Moisturizing Cream
Estee Lauder Perfectionist CP+ Wrinkle Lifting Serum
Paula's Choice RESIST Advanced Replenishing Toner
Elizabeth Arden white glove extreme brightening eye moisture cream
CHANEL SUBLIMAGE EYE ESSENTIAL REGENERATING EYE CREAM
JURLIQUE Purely White Skin Brightening Night Treatment
Christian Dior Capture Totale Multi-Perfection Concentrated Serum
Eucerin Sun Lotion for Dry Skin SPF 30
Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lifting Creme
CLINIQUE repairwear laser focus wrinkle & photo damage corrector
LANCOME Blanc Expert GN-White Generating new whiteness Spot Eraser
Dermalogica AGE Smart multivitamin thermafoliant
Vichy Normaderm Tri-activ Anti-imperfection Hydrating Care
- Fridge (1-10C)
- Room (25-40C)
- 48 Months from manufacturing or testing date.
- 0.10% - 1.00%
- 0.50%
- Please follow instruction under product info carefully.
- Avoid heat above 60C
- 3.80 - 6.50
- Soluble in glycols
- Cream, Lotion, Clear Gel, Toner, Mask
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Assay (HPLC) | 19-21% |
| Appearance | Powder |
| Color | Yellow-brown |
| Flavonoids | Positive |
| Solubility | Transparent |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | 10ppm Max |
| Arsenic (As) | 2ppm Max |
| Loss on Drying | 5.0% Max |
| Residue on Ignition | 2.0% Max |
| Microbial Analysis: Total Aerobic Count | 100CFU/g Max |
| Microbial Analysis: Yeast & Mould | 10CFU/g Max |
| Microbial Analysis: E.Coli | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |
“Closest finished-formula clinical evidence: moisturizer containing licochalcone A improved mild childhood atopic dermatitis similarly to hydrocortisone lotion in a pilot comparative trial.”
“Closest finished-formula clinical evidence: licochalcone A-containing cream improved mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis signs and reduced TEWL in a randomized split-side study.”
“Closest finished-formula seborrhea evidence: moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine and salicylic acid showed sebum-suppressive and lipid-modifying effects in seborrhea participants.”
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