Hi-Glabridin™ Licorice Extract (Glabridin 40%)
Glabridin, extracted from Licorice, is a widely accepted substance. that it has whitening, anti-irritation, anti-aging effects
Type: Glabridin 40% ( Licorice PT40)
Glabridin, extracted from Licorice, is a widely accepted substance. that it has whitening and anti-irritation effects
This type is sold It is the type that has at least a 40% concentration of the active substance Glabridin. It is popularly called Licorice PT40.
Summary of research results Efficiency in each aspect of Glabridin :
1. Anti-Irritation: Downregulation of iNOS and elevation of cAMP mediate the anti-inflammatory effect of glabridin in rats with ulcerative colitis.
2. Whitening: Inhibitory mechanisms of glabridin on tyrosinase.
3. Whitening / Anti-Irritation: The inhibitory effect of glabridin from licorice extracts on melanogenesis and inflammation.
Instructions for mixing Glabridin in any formula
Glabridin can only be dissolved in Butylene Glycol or Ethanol . It cannot be dissolved in oil or water. The formula therefore needs to have Butylene Glycol or Ethanol in an amount at least 10 times that of Glabridin.
For example, if Glabridin is used at 0.1% it should be Butylene Glycol or Ethanol at least 1% In mixing, take Glabridin and dissolve it with Butylene Glycol or Ethanol You can use heat at 50-60 degrees to help dissolve faster and easier. When melted together well So gradually add it to the last part of the formula. Blend to suit the recipe.
If Glabridin is not completely dissolved, there will be no efficacy in the formulation.
Usage: Can be used in all skin care formulas.
Mixing method: Dissolve in Butylene Glycol or Ethanol. Can withstand heat not exceeding 60 degrees.
Usage rate: 0.02-0.1%
Product appearance: Brown powder
Solubility: Can dissolve in Butylene Glycol or Ethanol.
INCI Name : Licorice (glycyrrhiza inflata) Root Extract
Content: Glabridin 40%
- Room (25-40C)
- 24 Months from manufacturing or testing date.
- 0.02% - 0.10%
- 0.10%
- Please follow instruction under product info carefully.
- Avoid heat above 60C
- 3.50 - 6.50
- Soluble in glycols, Soluble in Ethanol
- Cream, Lotion, Clear Gel, Toner, Mask
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Yellowish brown to reddish brown powder |
| Flavonoids Test | Positive |
| Hg | Not more than 1 mg/kg |
| Pb | Not more than 10 mg/kg |
| As | Not more than 2 mg/kg |
| Residual methanol | Not more than 2000 mg/kg |
| Total plate count | ≤100 cfu/g |
| Yeast and mould | ≤10 cfu/g |
| Thermotolerant coliform bacteria | Negative/g |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Negative/g |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Negative/g |
| Assay (HPLC) | Not less than 40.0% of C20H20O4 |