Glabridin is a kind of flavonoid active ingredient derived from licorice root. It is a common skin whitening
ingredient. Only 1g Glabridin can be extracted from per 500kg licorice root. And its whitening effect is
1000 times that of vitamin C. Therefore, it also enjoys the name of "Whitening Gold". Glabridin, as a major
ingredient of licorice for skin, is mild and non-irritating.
Glabridin is recognized as a safe and scientific whitening cosmetic ingredient.
As a natural whitening ingredient, the skin-whitening mechanism of Glabridin mainly includes:
(1)inhibiting tyrosinase activity
(2)inhibiting the activity of dopachrome tautomerase(tRP-2)
(3)inhibiting the activity of DHICA oxidase;
(4)exerting the function of endothelin antagonist;
(5)increasing the total antioxidant capacity of the skin;
(6)effectively scavenging oxygen free radicals and its chain reaction. Moreover, through these synergistic
effects, it effectively prevents the polymerization of 5. 6-dihydroxyindole( DHI)and the production of dopachrome.
Thereby Glabridin can disturb and hinder the formation and transport of melanin; and then it inhibits and reduces
pigmentation so as to achieve whitening skin effect.
We have 98% ,90% ,40%,10%, 5% Glabridin, and water soluble 10% Glabridin,that can meets defferent requirement.
Health Benefits&Application of Glabridin
1. Glabridin has depigmentation and lightening properties. It inhibits the production of melanin, the
pigment responsible for the coloring of the skin;
2. Studies have shown positive effects in fields like LDL(low-density lipoprotein ) protection against oxidation;
3.Glabridin inhibits the inflammatory reaction by blocking cyclooxygenase and preventing the formation of free
radicals such as superoxide anions;
4. At the same time Glabridin prevent rough skin and also has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial effect;
Application of Glabridin
1. As a sweetener, licorice extract is used in the food industry;
2. As raw materials of drugs for clearing heat and detoxicating, licorice extract is used in the medical field;
3. As a product for benefiting the stomach, licorice extract is widely used in the health industry;
4. Licorice extract applied in cosmetic field, licorice extract is able to nourish and cure the skin. Glabridin reference formula
Whitening lotion:
| Ingredient | Content(%) | Ingredient | Content(%) |
Phase A | Glabridin | 0.02 | MSH | 5.0 |
Water | 2.0 | Propylene glycol | 7.0 |
Phase B | Dc5225c | 5.0 | Dc345 | 10.0 |
Dc200 | 5.0 |
Phase C | Water | Add to100 | M-68 | 2.0 |
Azone | 0.5 | SIMULGEL EG | 2.0 |
Glycerin | 5.0 | Hyaluronic acid | 0.1 |
Fragrance | Appropriate amount | Preservative | Appropriate amount |
(DC5225C is used as W/O emulsifier; propylene glycol improves the stability of the product and plays a
moisturizing role; M-68 acts as an O/W liquid crystal emulsifier to help the product form a liquid crystal structure;
azone is used as a penetration enhancer to promote skin absorption of whitening ingredients; glycerin, hyaluronic
acid act as a humectant to increase skin moisture; SIMULGEL EG acts as a viscosity modifier. At the same time,
MSH and Glabridin are used as whitening active agents.)
Preparation method:
Add phase B ingredient to the oil pan, stir it for 10 minutes, then pump it into the emulsifier pot, then slowly pump the
evenly mixed phase A ingredients into the emulsifier pot. After 2 minutes of homogenization, stir evenly to form W/O
system, discharge as phase D.Add phase C water, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, azone, and M-68 liquid crystal emulsifier
to the emulsifier. After mixing evenly, add phase D to the emulsifier. After mixing, add SIMULGEL EG, preservatives and
fragrance, stir to the liquid crystal to form a whitening lotion. Ingredient | Content(%) | Ingredient | Content(%) |
Glabridin | 0.1 | Magnesium aluminosilicate | 0.5 |
Xanthan gum | 0.5 | Hexadecanol | 1.0 |
Stearin | 4.0 | Glycolic acid | 5.0 |
Hydrogenated polyisobutene | 4.0 | Ammonium hydroxide | Ph value 4 |
Preservative | 0.5 | Refined water | Add to 100 |
Ingredient | Content(%) | Ingredient | Content(%) |
Glabridin | 0.003 | Glycerin | 5.0 |
Stearic acid | 15.0 | Propylene glycol | 3.0 |
Cetanol | 1.0 | Refined water | Add to 100 |
Potassium hydroxide | 0.7 |
The advantage of our Glabridin1.We take Liquid-Solid Extraction, and make our Glabridin safer.
2.We develop a variety of specifications of licorice for skin,can provide customers with different options.