Herbex Licorice
Licorice is a tonic Chinese herbal medicine. Its roots and rhizomes, the mostly frequently used parts, contain active components Glycyrrhizic acid. It exhibits anti-inflammatory effect.
INCI Name:
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
Features and benefits:
Glycyrrhizic acid and its salts can inhibit the inflammation of the NF-κB signaling pathway and the signaling cascade of MARK induced by TLR-4 and TLR-9 as well the inflammations caused by other TLRs.
Applications:
Recommended for anti-inflammatory products and soothing products, etc.
Suitable for lotion, gel, essence, cream, etc.
Specifications:
Appearance | Brown yellow to brown red transparent liquid |
Odor | Slight characteristic odor |
pH(25℃) | 3.5-5.5 |
Refractive index(20℃) | 1.370-1.420 |
Density(20℃) | 1.00-1.06 g/cm3 |
Content of Glycyrrhizic Acid(HPLC) | ≥0.1% |
Total bacteria | < 100 CFU/ml |
Yeast and mold | < 10 CFU/ml |
Hg | < 1 mg/kg |
As | < 2 mg/kg |
Pb | < 5 mg/kg |
Cd | < 5 mg/kg |
Recommended use level: 1.0 - 5.0%.
Shelf life: Two years.