Glabridin
Licorice species are herbs native to the Mediterranean area.The root of licorice is a traditional medicine used mainly for the treatment of peptic ulcer, hepatitis C, and pulmonary and skin diseases. Clinical and experimental studies have shown it to contain pharmacological properties such as anti-inflammatory ,antiviral, antimicrobial, anti-oxidative, anti-canceractivities, immune-modulatory, hepato-protective and cardio-protective effects. The licorice is made up of active constituents such as saponins , flavonoids , chalcones, isoflavones, coumarins, stilbenoids, as well as other compounds such as asparagines, glucose,sucrose, starch, and polysaccharides. It has been used for treating skin eruptions, including dermatitis, eczema , pruritus and cysts.Image Skincare uses Glabridin in its main function as a potent, natural skin-whitening agent It is known for its beneficial effects on the skin due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. In addition, glabridin inhibits melanogenesis. Some researchers have established that this effect may be due to the inhibition of tyrosinase activity. Glabridin whitens skin without being cytotoxic (destruction of pigment cells).
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Specification: 5%~90%
Botanical name: Glycyrrhizia glabra Linne.
Characters: Powder
Color: Red-brown to Like-white(with light red)
Odour: Characteristic
Mesh: 80
Solubility: Soluble in ethanol
Loss on drying % : ≤5.0%
Storage and shelf life
Storage: 1kg foil bag, 25kg/drum ,double plastic bags for inner packing and carton drum for outer packing
Stored conditions: Cool&dry place. Do not freeze. Keep away from strong light and heat
Shelf time: 3 years when stored properly