FSS Licorice Extract OS

Licorice, or Glycyrrhiza glabra, has been valued in medicinal traditions for over four thousand years. Native to Eurasia and the Mediterranean, this perennial root has long been recognized for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant effects. FSS Licorice Extract OS captures this heritage in an oil-soluble format designed for modern cosmetic formulations. Developed by growing Glycyrrhiza glabra in controlled cell cultures and blending the milled extract with apricot kernel oil, this ingredient retains the full profile of active compounds. Rich in flavonoids, glycyrrhizin, and glycyrrhetinic acid, the extract offers antioxidant and protective effects that help combat oxidative stress, reduce inflammation, and support skin clarity. Its broad benefits make it ideal for soothing, brightening, and anti-aging applications in personal care.

MADE OF:

FSS Licorice Extract OS is made by processing cultured Glycyrrhiza glabra root through milling and then suspending the contents in Prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil. This formulation ensures stable delivery of licorice’s key bioactives including glycyrrhizin, glycyrrhetinic acid, and glabridin. These compounds have been shown to exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, skin-brightening, and antimicrobial effects. The oil-soluble format allows for easy inclusion in balms, creams, scalp oils, and serums targeting redness, dullness, or aging skin.

Scientifically Proven:

🛡️ Antioxidant Power: ORAC assay confirmed that FSS Licorice Extract OS provides strong antioxidant activity, neutralizing free radicals and supporting cellular protection. This confirms its role in defending skin from oxidative stress and premature aging.

🌞 Skin Brightening Efficacy: In melanocyte testing, FSS Licorice Extract OS reduced MITF expression by up to 37% — comparable to 0.01% Kojic Acid. This demonstrates its ability to decrease melanin production and support a more even skin tone.

🌿 Anti-Aging Action: Rich in glycyrrhizin and glabridin, the extract inhibits ROS generation and lipid peroxidation. This helps protect skin integrity, reduce inflammation, and preserve youthful appearance over time.

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Use Levels

Suggested Use Levels: 1.0- 10.0%

Solubility

Oil Soluble

Appearance

Clear to slightly hazy yellow oily liquid