Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Glycyrrhetinic Acid, also known as glycyrrhizic acid, is a pentacyclic triterpenoid compound found in licorice. Glycyrrhetinic acid is the main active ingredient of natural plant licorice. It is a classical anti-inflammatory drug which is widely used in medicine and cosmetics. It is used as a flavoring agent for bitter-taste drugs and has various pharmacological properties.Glycyrrhetinic acid is used in cosmetics to regulate skin immune function, enhance skin anti-disease ability, eliminate inflammation, prevent allergy, clean skin and at the same time solve skin problems, it can also effectively inhibit the activation of tyrosinase and prevent the production of melanin, whitening effect of glycyrrhetinic acid in the pharmaceutical industry.
Glycyrrhetinic acid, a white crystalline powder with a purity specification of 98% HPLC. It is one of the main active ingredients extracted from licorice and is often used as a cosmetic ingredient. Glycyrrhetinic acid has various effects, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, moisturizing, etc. These characteristics make it a commonly used active ingredient in cosmetics. Glycyrrhetinic acid can be dissolved in a 95% ethanol solution and added to cosmetic formulas according to process requirements to improve skin condition.
The application of glycyrrhetinic acid in cosmetics is particularly important because it helps maintain the health of the skin and slow down the aging process of the skin. Glycyrrhetinic acid also has anti-inflammatory and anti allergic effects, and can inhibit bacterial growth, which is very effective in treating skin inflammation and sensitivity issues. The application of glycyrrhetinic acid is not limited to therapeutic effects, it is also used as a moisturizer and viscosity controller, which can effectively balance the osmotic pressure of cells and help them restore a balanced and moisturizing state. This ingredient is suitable for various types of skin, including pigmented skin, wrinkled skin, tight skin, tolerant skin, sensitive skin, non pigmented skin, oily skin, and dry skin. After use, it can make the face smoother without a sticky feeling, making it an ideal sedative and moisturizer.
Key Technical Parameters
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Appearance |
White powder |
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Identification |
Positive reaction |
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Assay(HPLC) |
≥98% |
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Particle Size |
100% through 40 mesh |
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Loss on drying |
≤1.0% |
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Residue on ignition |
≤0.1% |
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Melting point |
288℃-297℃ |
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Sulphate |
≤0.15% |
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Lead |
≤10 ppm |
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Arsenic |
≤2 ppm |
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Mercury |
≤1 ppm |
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Cadmium |
≤5 ppm |
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Total of bacterium |
≤800 cfu/g |
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Yeast&Mold |
≤80 cfu/g |
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Thermotolerant coliform bacteria |
Negative |
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Staphylococcus aureus |
Negative |
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
Negative |
Applications
● Antioxidant effect
● Anti-inflammatory effect
● Moisturizing effect
Advantages
● Natural source plant extract
● Antioxidant properties
● Skin moisturizer
● Resist wrinkles
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