Liquorice Root Extract (Natural Propanediol) - Essentially Natural
Liquorice Root Extract (Natural Propanediol) - Essentially Natural
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If you’re planning a serum or moisturiser for dull, uneven-looking skin, liquorice is a botanical worth a closer look. Made from Glycyrrhiza glabra root, this prepared liquid extract offers a straightforward way to include liquorice in complexion-focused skincare, without having to steep and filter the root yourself.
The carrier deserves some attention too. This extract is made specially for Essentially Natural with Zemea® Propanediol, glycerine and purified water. Produced by fermenting corn-derived glucose, Zemea® gives us a known plant-derived propanediol with useful humectant and solvent properties. It helps bind moisture and can complement glycerine in formulas where you want a smoother feel with less tackiness.
♡ Why we love it: We like an ingredient that earns its place in a formula. Here, you get liquorice root in a base that contributes to moisture binding and skin feel too—a useful pairing to explore in your next facial serum, night cream or mask.
Key properties
- Botanical Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra
- Plant Part: Root
- Ingredients: Liquorice root extract, plant-derived propanediol, glycerine and purified water
- Extraction Ratio: 1:10
- Extraction Solvent Blend: 60% Zemea® Propanediol, 20% glycerine, 20% reverse-osmosis water
- Form: Liquid botanical extract
- Appearance: Clear, yellowish-brown to deep dark brown liquid
- Aroma: Distinctive sweet, woody and earthy liquorice aroma
- Solubility: Water-compatible
- Propanediol Source: Plant-derived through fermentation of corn-derived glucose
- Preservatives Added: None
- Suitable For: Cosmetic formulation
- Storage: Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
What it's used for
- Developing facial serums focused on brighter, more even-looking skin
- Formulating botanical daily moisturisers and night creams
- Adding liquorice root to cosmetic formulations for uneven-looking skin tone
- Creating botanical facial masks and lightweight lotions
- Combining with other suitable ingredients in complexion-focused skincare formulations
Who it's for
- DIY skincare makers creating botanical facial serums and creams
- Formulators developing products for dull or uneven-looking skin
- Those interested in traditional botanicals for complexion care
- Makers who prefer prepared liquid extracts over dried roots and powders
- Anyone seeking a finished, ready-to-apply facial serum
- Oil-only skincare formulations without a compatible water phase
- Formulators requiring a standardised glabridin active with a specified concentration
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How to use
- As a Serum Ingredient: Incorporate into the water phase of a facial serum formulation at an appropriately tested level.
- As a Cream Ingredient: Add to a suitable moisturiser or night cream formulation, ensuring compatibility with the emulsion system.
- As a Facial Mask Ingredient: Blend into compatible water-based or emulsified mask formulations.
- Processing Tip: Test a small batch before finalising the formulation, as the extract's natural colour and distinctive aroma can influence the finished product.
- Preservation Tip: Use and validate an appropriate preservative system for finished water-containing formulations.
Safety instructions
- For external use only. Do not ingest.
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
- Patch test the finished formulation before wider use.
- Use clean, dry utensils and avoid contaminating the extract.
- Store tightly sealed away from sunlight and excessive heat.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
FAQs
Q: Why do we specify Zemea® Propanediol?
A: The source matters. Propanediol can be made from plant-derived or petrochemical feedstocks; the ingredient name alone doesn’t tell you which. Zemea® is a named, documented plant-derived grade made by fermenting corn-derived glucose. It also brings useful humectant and solvent properties. Its contribution to hydration and skin feel will depend on your complete formula and the amount of extract used.
Q: Is this a standardised glabridin extract?
A: No standardised glabridin concentration is specified for this product. It is a 1:10 botanical root extract and
should not be treated as interchangeable with a concentrated or standardised glabridin active.
Q: Will Liquorice Root Extract lighten my skincare formula?
A: Not necessarily. Although liquorice is valued in complexion-focused skincare, the extract itself is yellowish-brown
to dark brown and may contribute colour to a finished formulation. Its effect will depend on the amount used and the
complete formula.
Q: Can this replace dried liquorice root powder in a recipe?
A: Not directly. This is a liquid extract with a propanediol, glycerine and water base, rather than a powdered root
ingredient. A formula developed for dried liquorice may require adjustment when switching to this extract.
