Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
stearyl ester of 18-ß-glycyrrhetinic acid, obtained from liquorice root
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Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate is the stearyl ester of 18-ßglycyrrhetinic acid. 18-ß-glycyrrhetinic acid is obtained by hydrolysis of glycyrrhicinate extracted from the roots of licorice (glycyrrhiza glabra).
Efficacy: very strong anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant agents, antioxidants with good effectiveness against oxygen radicals, inhibition of the activity of superoxide anions and cyclooxygenase.
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Cosmetic benefits
- pentacyclic triterpene acid extracted from liquorice root
- stearylester of 18-ß-glycyrrhetinic acid
- antiphlogistic
- controls sebum release
- skin soothing
- COSMOS approved
- NATRUE certified
Product characteristics
Article-Nr. | 7227 |
INCI | Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate |
Compliance | COSMOSECOCERTNATRUE |
Appearance, odour | white or yellowish powder with no odor |
Solubility | oil soluble |
Use concentration | 0.02 - 0.5 % |