Botanicals · CAS 59870-77-6

Licorice Glabridin 40%

INCI: Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

In StockMOQ 10 kg7-10 days (batch slot)COA + MSDS included
Product summary — at a glance

Licorice Glabridin 40% is the brightening botanical extract — a botanicals cosmetic ingredient (Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, CAS 59870-77-6) supplied by RAWESS with a batch certificate of analysis on every lot. Key specification: Glabridin (HPLC) ≥ 40.0%. Minimum order quantity is 10 kg with a 7-10 days (batch slot) lead time; shipment is FOB · CIF · DDP from Glycyrrhiza glabra · Xinjiang. Typical use levels: Brightening serums 0.5-2% · Dark-spot correctors · Undereye circles. Certification: ISO 22716 GMP · ISO 9001 · ECOCERT COSMOS-ready · EU MRL compliant. Standard packaging: 10kg fiber drum, PE liner; storage Ambient; shelf life 24 months.

INCI nameGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
CAS number59870-77-6
Product familyBotanicals
AppearanceBrown-yellow powder
Glabridin (HPLC)≥ 40.0%
MOQ10 kg
Lead time7-10 days (batch slot)
Packaging10kg fiber drum, PE liner
StorageAmbient
OriginGlycyrrhiza glabra · Xinjiang
HS codeHS 1302.19
ApplicationsBrightening serums 0.5-2% · Dark-spot correctors · Undereye circles
Shelf life24 months

Why this grade

Glabridin is one of the most cited natural tyrosinase inhibitors in dermatology literature — and one of the hardest to source at honest assay levels. Our 40% water-soluble dispersion runs on dedicated extraction slots, 7-10 days out.

We publish the glabridin assay, the residual glycyrrhizin (kept under 0.5% to avoid mineralocorticoid concerns), and the dispersion carrier on every COA. Use at 0.5-2% for brightening without the hydroquinone conversation.

Key benefits

  • 40% glabridin assay by HPLC — verified, not inferred
  • Residual glycyrrhizin < 0.5% — no mineralocorticoid baggage
  • Water-soluble dispersion format — no solvent pre-mixing
  • Photostability data on file for daylight-exposed formats

Technical specification

Glabridin (HPLC)≥ 40.0%
Glycyrrhizin< 0.5%
AppearanceBrown-yellow powder
SolubilityWater-dispersible
Moisture≤ 5.0%
Heavy metals (Pb)≤ 10 ppm
Total plate count≤ 100 CFU/g
Shelf life24 months

Ingredient profile

Glabridin is the brightening molecule isolated from licorice root, and this extract is standardized to 40%-plus glabridin by HPLC while glycyrrhizin is held under 0.5%. Keeping glycyrrhizin low matters: it is the compound behind licorice's taste and stickiness, and it is the one you do not want in a finished serum.

The root is grown under contract cultivation in Xinjiang and extracted under controlled conditions, so the batch delivers a repeatable brightening result at 0.2–1% use in serums, creams and post-procedure soothing formulas.

It is vegan, ECOCERT COSMOS-ready, and allergen-free, with pesticide and micro results on every batch COA. Custom glabridin ratios are available from three times MOQ on written specification.

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B2B supply terms

MOQ10 kg
Lead time7-10 days (batch slot)
Packaging10kg fiber drum, PE liner
StorageAmbient
OriginGlycyrrhiza glabra · Xinjiang
HS codeHS 1302.19

Applications

Brightening serums 0.5-2% Dark-spot correctors Undereye circles Post-acne mark fading Whitening body care (Asia-Pac)

Sample & quote

100g evaluation sample with mini-COA ships within 48 hours for qualified buyers. Volume quote with tier pricing returns in one business day — with the batch COA attached, not promised.

Product FAQ.

What does the 40% specification mean?+
Glabridin ≥ 40.0% by HPLC, with glycyrrhizin held under 0.5% — so the extract brightens without the licorice taste and stickiness of raw root extracts.
Where is the licorice grown?+
Glycyrrhiza glabra from Xinjiang contract cultivation, extracted under controlled conditions and released on batch COA.
What is the MOQ and lead time?+
MOQ is 10 kg; batch-slot production runs on a 7-10 day lead time.
Is it stable in brightening formulas?+
Yes — the 40% glabridin concentrate is stable across the pH range used in brightening serums; compatibility data is in the TDS.
Which documentation ships with it?+
Batch COA, MSDS, allergen profile and regulatory dossier, issued per lot.