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Glabridin 40%; 90%


PRODUCT NAME

Glycyrrhiza glabra Extract

BOTANICAL SOURCE

Glycyrrhiza glabra

PART USED

Root

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Glabridin

CAS No.

59870-68-7

SPECIFICATION

40%, 90%

TEST METHOD

HPLC

APPEARANCE 

40%: Light yellow powder
90%,98 White powder  

PACKING 

25kgs/drum(carton), 1kg/bag, double vacuum plastic packing (vacuum sealed foil bags) inside.

SHELF LIFE 

24 months



Introduction

Glabridin is a chemical compound that is found in the root extract of licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra).
Glabridin is an isoflavane, a type of isoflavonoid. This product is part of a larger family of plant-derived molecules, the natural phenols.

It is used as an ingredient in cosmetics and is listed in International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI).

Glabridin is yellowish-brown powder. It is insoluble in water, but soluble in organic solvents such as propylene glycol.


Function

Glabridin (Whitening gold) \ (Licorice Whitening Essence PT-40) can penetrate into the skin and maintain high activity, whitening and efficient antioxidant. It can inhibit the activity of many enzymes in the process of melanin production, especially the activity of casein. At the same time also has preventing skin roughness and anti-inflammatory, antibacterial effect. Glabridin is now deemed as a good curative effect, and the function is comprehensive whitening ingredient. Glabridin is set as whitening cosmetics additive by Japan MARUZEN Company launched in 1989. After years of use, the effect is obvious, and good security. It is the main function ingredient of the international high-grade whitening cosmetics at present. In addition to Japanese and Korean cosmetics companies widely used, Glabridin is also commonly used Lancome, Dior, Sonia Rykiel, Chanel.

Application
1. Glabridin is used in cosmetics for whitening, anti-sensitizing, anti-oxidizing and anti-inflammation;
2. In pharmaceuticals and health care, Licorice Extract Glabridin is used to cure gastritis, ulcer, liver-caring, prevention for atherosclerosis and females' osteoporosis after their climacterium;
3. Many renowned enterprises all over the world have already chosen Licorice Extract Glabridin to be the chief additive in their whitening( Similar activity to SOD ), spot-removing and health foods products;

Advantage
A.Select from100% natural material, the whole process complies with GMP requirements strictly.
B.Low ash, impurity, heavy metal, solvent residue and no pesticide residue.
C.Water and ethanol as solvent, ensures the safety of the product.
D.Used as natural red color in food industry, and cosmetics such as lipstick, shampoos, rouge,etc.
E.Complete product tracing system and technical service.

Suggested Dosage
Cosmetics, in order to achieve the effect of whitening, patent recommended dosage for light licorice 0.001-3%, 0.001-1% is preferred, 1:10 with glycerol added, low temperature.Topical glabridin can inhibit melanin formation, it has excellent tyrosinase inhibitory activity, can prevent skin tanning, sunburn spot and line, recommended dosage is 0.0007-0.05%.If in order to suppress male hormones and treatment of acne, glabridin was 0.01-0.5%.