Licorice Root Extract

1. INCI & CAS

INCI: Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate · CAS: 68797-35-3

2. Role in the formula

Dipotassium glycyrrhizate is the water-soluble salt of glycyrrhizic acid. The guide does not claim a drug anti-inflammatory effect.

3. Typical use levels (formulation guide)

• The guide range for serums and creams is 0.1–0.5% for the formula.

For dissolution, use the water phase.

4. Regulatory sources & global compliance

• Use CosIng's information on Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate as a reference, then verify the specific grade and intended use under market rules.
• The EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 requires a safety assessment of the complete cosmetic formula containing Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate rather than for an ingredient name alone.
• Review the supplier TDS for the received Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate grade, together with the target market's current filing requirements.

5. Safety & risk assessment

This entry provides guidance for cosmetic use only; it does not qualify a finished product as a drug or OTC product and the completed formula still requires stability and patch testing.

6. Stability & packaging

Keep bulk material sealed, cool, and out of direct sunlight; where appropriate, assess an airless or pump pack for oxidation-sensitive systems; confirm compatibility and stability using the selected formula and pack.

7. Claims language (Do / Don’t)

• The formulation note describes Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate as part of a cosmetic direction focused on licorice-salt comfort.

• The available ingredient details cannot substantiate drug or therapeutic claims, clinical cures, or certification claims not confirmed for the product.
• The documented facts for Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate offers no support for whitening effects, acne treatment, antiperspirant performance, sunscreen protection, or hair growth.

1. INCI & CAS

INCI: Glycerin · CAS: 56-81-5

2. Role in the formula

Cosmetic washes, gels, and emulsions use glycerin in a polyol-humectant role; the listed level is for formulation development.

3. Typical use levels (formulation guide)

• Gels and serums: 3–8% as a formulation guide.
• For creams, the reference gives 2–5%.
• For rinse-off, the recorded level is 2–4%.

Add Glycerin to the water phase; no separate melt step is needed.

4. Regulatory sources & global compliance

• CosIng may identify Glycerin as an ingredient, but its entry does not approve a material grade or finished formula.
• EU cosmetics rules under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 require a safety assessment of the finished cosmetic containing Glycerin for the completed formula, not simply for an ingredient in isolation.
• Review the documentation for the actual Glycerin grade and the filing requirements for the target market.

5. Safety & risk assessment

This level is a cosmetic-formulation guide; it is not evidence of drug approval or OTC authorization so patch response and stability should be checked on the finished product.

6. Stability & packaging

Protect the sealed bulk from heat, sun, and unnecessary exposure; take oxidation sensitivity into account when selecting the final pack; confirm stability and pack fit with the final formula.

7. Claims language (Do / Don’t)

• The cosmetic role of Glycerin is presented as humectant function.

• The ingredient record cannot verify drug-treatment outcomes, clinical cures, or certifications not documented for the SKU.
• The formulation record for Glycerin is not evidence for a skin-lightening result, acne treatment, antiperspirant action, sunscreen efficacy, or hair growth.

1. INCI & CAS

INCI: Squalane · CAS: 111-01-3

2. Role in the formula

Squalane is a stable hydrocarbon emollient. The referenced grade is plant-derived, with mineral oil excluded.

3. Typical use levels (formulation guide)

• The formulation record indicates 2–6% for gel-creams as a formulation guide.
• The level shown for dry oils is 10–30%.
• The formulation record indicates 5–15% for balms as a formulation guide.

The oil phase is the addition point for Squalane, with no high-shear wax operation.

4. Regulatory sources & global compliance

• CosIng may identify Squalane as an ingredient, but its entry does not approve a material grade or finished formula.
• EU market placement under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 requires an assessment addressing the safety of the finished product that contains Squalane before release of the finished cosmetic.
• Establish grade-specific details for Squalane from the supplier and assess filing requirements in the intended market.

5. Safety & risk assessment

The stated concentration is a cosmetic-development reference; no drug approval or OTC-monograph status follows from this guide and the finished formula still needs patch and stability testing.

6. Stability & packaging

Store the bulk in a closed container in a cool, shaded place; where appropriate, assess an airless or pump pack for oxidation-sensitive systems; follow with stability and packaging checks on the confirmed batch.

7. Claims language (Do / Don’t)

• For cosmetic use, this entry records Squalane in a direction centered on a light-emollient role.

• The ingredient record is not evidence of medical outcomes, cure language, or a product certification not supported by the available facts.
• This reference for Squalane does not confirm skin whitening, acne care, sweat reduction, sun protection, or hair-growth outcomes.