Glycyrrhizic Acid: Licorice-Derived Active for Skin Comfort, Barrier Support and Mildness Enhancement

Molecular Identity

• INCI Name: Glycyrrhizic Acid
• Molecular Formula: C₄₂H₆₂O₁₆
• Source: Isolated from the roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice plant)

Functional Attributes in Cosmetic Formulation

Glycyrrhizic Acid is a triterpenoid saponin known for its use in skin-soothing, barrier-supporting, and sensitivity-focused product lines. It is particularly valued in formulations designed for delicate, reactive, or stressed skin, where comfort and tolerance are prioritized over stimulation.

• Comfort Enhancer: Helps to reduce visible discomfort and promote barrier normalization
• Formulation Softener: Improves mildness in surfactant systems and emulsions
• Botanical Identity: Licorice-derived, suitable for nature-aligned product concepts
• Ideal for Leave-On Systems: Suitable for day creams, after-sun formulas, and sensitive skin lines

Commonly used in barrier creams, lipid-restoring emulsions, micellar waters, baby care products, and calming after-treatment formulas. Supplied in bulk volumes with regulatory-ready documentation.

Usage Guidelines

• Daily skin care formulations: 0.05–0.3%
• Barrier repair or lipid-boosting creams: 0.1–0.5%
• Soothing rinses or sensitive scalp care: 0.1–0.25%

Best incorporated into aqueous or emulsified phases. Soluble in water under neutral or slightly alkaline pH. Processing temperature: below 65 °C for stability.

Technical Parameters

• Purity: ≥ 95% (HPLC)
• Form: Off-white to beige fine powder
• Odor: Mild, characteristic
• Solubility: Water-dispersible with appropriate pH adjustment

Each batch is delivered with COA, MSDS, HPLC report, microbial safety data, residual solvent profile, and heavy metals test.

Regulatory Compliance

• INCI: Glycyrrhizic Acid
• CAS Number: 1405-86-3
• Cosmetic-grade only – non-ingestible
• REACH registration available upon request
• Compliant with EU Cosmetic Regulation EC No. 1223/2009

Commercial Supply and Support for B2B Clients

• In-stock for B2B clients via EU warehouse
• Packaged for R&D, pilot-scale, or commercial production
• Custom support for sensitive skin or surfactant systems
• Traceable quality and batch reproducibility
• Volume-based B2B pricing and contract supply available

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