Licorice Root Glycerin Extract

The Botanical Route to a More Even-Looking Tone

Licorice root is the botanical many brands choose for brightening and tone-evening serums. This glycerin extract lets you include it in water-based formulas at an accessible price point and with very easy handling.

Licorice Root: Origin and Heritage

Glycyrrhiza glabra is a perennial legume whose long, sweet roots have been used in Mediterranean and Asian traditions for millennia. The roots contain glycyrrhizin and a family of flavonoids, among them the glabridin group, that underpin licorice’s place in brightening and comforting skin-care formulas.

Why Formulators Choose Licorice Root Glycerin Extract

Licorice combines two in-demand stories, a more even-looking complexion and a calmer, less red appearance, so one ingredient supports both “glow” and “sensitive” positioning. It also blends well with niacinamide and vitamin C derivatives.

Key Benefits

• Supports brightening and tone-evening claims
• Helps skin look calmer and less red
• Combines well with niacinamide and vitamin C derivatives
• Good heat tolerance for easy processing
• Glycerin carrier for a hydrated finish

Applications

• Dark-spot and brightening serums
• Tone-correcting toners and essences
• Anti-redness creams
• Body lotions for uneven tone
• Gentle exfoliating toners

How to Use

Add to the water phase; it tolerates heat up to about 70°C according to reference data. Recommended use level: 1–10%. This is a raw cosmetic ingredient for use in formulations only, not for direct application to skin or hair.

Specifications

INCI	Glycerin, Water, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
Form	Liquid botanical extract in glycerin and water
Appearance (typical)	Colorless to pale yellow
Solubility	Water-soluble
Recommended use level	1–10%
pH (reference)	4–7
Heat tolerance	Heat-stable to 70°C
Shelf life (unopened)	12 months
Storage	Store below 32°C (90°F)
Sizes	1 oz, 4 oz and 16 oz
Packaging	Amber glass dropper bottle with BeautyLabPro label

Typical values for this grade. Exact figures for your lot are on the Certificate of Analysis supplied with each order.

Pairs Well With

Build a complete formula with our Licorice Root Extract Powder 10:1 and Multi-Weight Hyaluronic Acid Complex. For more actives, browse our active ingredients.

FAQ

Is this the same as glabridin?

No. This is a whole-root glycerin extract, not an isolated active. It supports brightening positioning in a gentle way.

Can I combine it with vitamin C?

Yes, licorice is often paired with vitamin C derivatives and niacinamide.

What does it look like?

Reference suppliers describe it from colorless to pale brown or amber depending on the lot.

Is it heat-stable?

A reference supplier lists stability up to 70°C.

How is Licorice Root Glycerin Extract packed?

It ships in an amber dropper bottle with the BeautyLabPro label in 1 oz, 4 oz and 16 oz sizes. Amber glass helps protect botanical color and aroma from light.

More Liquid Botanicals

Pair this glycerite with other glycolic extracts, add a concentrated extract powder for masks, or learn how to combine peptides and botanical extracts in one serum.

For cosmetic manufacturing use only. Specifications can vary by lot; refer to the Certificate of Analysis supplied with your order. Statements on this page have not been evaluated by the FDA and the ingredient is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.