LICORICE (LIQUORICE) OIL

CARRIER OIL

Glycyrrhiza glabra 

MACERATED OIL

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES. FOR IRRITATED, DAMAGED, ATOPIC SKINS. SOOTHING AFTER SUN. HYPERPYGMENTATION, DARK SPOTS, SUNSPOTS.

INCI name: extract of Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed oil and dried Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root.

CAS number: 8001-21-6, 84775-66-6 

SKU code: MA-LIC-0100

EXTRACTION METHOD: solar maceration(infusion) of Licorice roots in Sunflower seed oil

ORIGIN: India

COMMON NAMES: Licorice oil, Liquorice oil.

APPEARANCE: pale yellow to yellow brown fluid oil

ODOUR NOTE: Sweet and herbal, characteristic of liquorice.

QUALITY:100 % pure and natural

STORAGE CONDITION: Store in a cool dark place

COMPOSITION: 65% Oleic acid (omega -9), 12 % linoleic acids (omega -6)

25% liquorice roots, 75% sunflower oil

++: Highly recommended, +: recommended

BODY: +++

FACE: +++ 

MATURE SKINS++

+++ Main property; 

++ Major property; 

+ Minor property

COMEDOGENIC (Causes clogging of pores) 0=NO, 1 to 2 = HARDLY, 3 to 4 = YES, 5= VERY

• COMEDOGENIC:0

• HYDRATING: +++

• CICATRIZING: ++

• CALMING, ANTISPASMODIC, ANTI-INFLAMMATORY: +++

• ANTIOXIDANT: +++

• CORTISON LIKE: ++

• ANTIBACTERIAL, ANTIVIRAL, ANTI-FUNGAL: ++

INDICATIONS: Inflamed and itchy skins, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, contact dermatitis, hyperpigmentation, oily skins. Tired, coarse, and damaged skins, mature skin, sun burns.

3 DIY Recipes with Licorice-Macerated Sunflower Oil:

Here are 3 recipes using licorice-macerated sunflower oil for various skin concerns:

Important Note: 

Always do a patch test before applying any new product to your skin. Apply a small amount on your inner forearm and wait 24 hours to check for any irritation.

1. Soothing After-Sun Balm (with Essential Oils):

This balm is great for calming irritated skin after sun exposure.

• Ingredients:
  • 2 tablespoons licorice-macerated sunflower oil
  • 1 tablespoon shea butter
  • 2 drops lavender essential oil
  • 1 drop chamomile essential oil
• Instructions:
  1. In a double boiler or heat-resistant bowl over simmering water, melt the shea butter.
  2. Remove from heat and slowly whisk in the licorice-macerated sunflower oil.
  3. Once combined, let the mixture cool slightly.
  4. Stir in the essential oils.
  5. Pour into a clean container and refrigerate until solid. *To use: Apply a thin layer to sunburned or irritated skin.

2. Brightening Face Oil (without Essential Oils):

This lightweight oil helps reduce hyperpigmentation and even skin tone.

• Ingredients:
  • 2 tablespoons licorice-macerated sunflower oil
  • 1 tablespoon rosehip seed oil
• Instructions:
  1. Simply combine both oils in a dark dropper bottle.
  2. Shake gently to mix. *To use: Apply 2-3 drops to cleansed face and neck, massage gently. Use morning and night.

3. Calming Cream for Irritated Skin (with Carrier Oil):

This cream is gentle enough for sensitive or atopic skin.

• Ingredients:
  • 2 tablespoons licorice-macerated sunflower oil
  • 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
  • 1 tablespoon calendula oil
• Instructions:
  1. In a clean bowl, whisk together the aloe vera gel and licorice-macerated sunflower oil.
  2. Slowly whisk in the calendula oil until well combined.
  3. You can transfer the mixture to a pump bottle for easier dispensing. (If using a jar, use clean utensils to avoid contamination) *To use: Apply a generous amount to irritated or atopic skin. Reapply as needed.

Additional Tips:

• You can adjust the consistency of these recipes based on your preference. Add more shea butter for a thicker balm or more aloe vera gel for a lighter lotion.
• Always store homemade skincare products in a cool, dark place and use within 3 months.
• If you have any concerns about using essential oils, consult a dermatologist or skip them altogether.

INDICATIONS: 

Inflamed and itchy skins, 

eczema, 

psoriasis, 

rosacea, 

contact dermatitis, 

hyperpigmentation, 

oily skins. 

Tired, coarse, and damaged skins, 

mature skin, 

sun burns.

As is, as a face serum or body oil or,  

As an active ingredient, added to your lotions, cream, butters, Aloe vera and neutral gel, clays to personalize your own skin brightening or skin repair and soothing blends.

• As a brightening skin care for dull skin and help regain an even skin tone.

• lightening Dark spots or hyperpigmentation spots, sunspots  

• As skin care to even out complexion, dark spots.  

• to calm inflammations on target damaged skins, itchy skin, irritations, and sunburns

• Moisturizing and skin softening creams, gels, balms...

• With aloe vera for aftershave or after wax creams

• in your face or body lotions and cream

• mixed with clays for facial masks  

• mixed with other carrier oils for associated effects

Do not use pure for extended period (more than 6 weeks). Mix with creams, lotions, or other carrier to dilute the Liquorice properties further.

This liquorice macerated oil is NOT RECOMMENDED FOR:

people with high blood pressure, heart, or kidney conditions

people taking medicines containing corticosteroids (possible interactions as licorice has reported anti-inflammatory properties)

for pregnant and lactating women.