Liquorice Root Extract Natural Propanediol - - 50ML

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If youre 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 tooa 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 This Product Is 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 This Product Is Not For: 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 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 doesnt 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