Fermentoil Glycyrrhiza

Bioactive Fermented Licorice Oil for Advanced Brightening and Soothing

INCI Name: Pseudozyma Epicola, Apricot Kernel Oil, Olive Fruit Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Licorice Root Extract Ferment Extract Filtrate

Fermentoil Glycyrrhiza is a high-performance active oil combining the brightening and soothing power of Licorice Root Extract with a nourishing multi-oil base, enhanced by a unique fermentation process. This biotechnology increases the bioavailability of key compounds, improves skin absorption, and delivers a refined, silky skin feel. Ideal for targeting hyperpigmentation, uneven tone, and sensitivity in serums, creams, and facial oils.

Solubility Notes:

Oil-soluble; incorporate into the oil phase. For best results, add during the cool-down phase below 40 °C to preserve heat-sensitive fermented actives.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Brightening & Dark Spot Serums

Delivers bioavailable licorice actives deep into the skin to visibly reduce the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
Soothing Facial Oils

Provides strong anti-inflammatory, calming benefits in a luxurious, non-greasy oil for sensitive or irritated skin.
Even-Tone Moisturizers

Incorporates into daily creams and lotions to promote an even complexion while delivering antioxidant protection.
Post-Treatment Care

Helps soothe skin and reduce redness after sun exposure or procedures such as chemical peels.
Barrier Repair Creams

Nourishes with fermentation-derived free fatty acids to support and restore a healthy skin barrier.
Brightening Eye Creams

Gently targets discoloration and dullness in the delicate eye area with a non-irritating, soothing active.

Performance & Formulation Insights for Fermentoil Glycyrrhiza

How Fermentation Unlocks Advanced Performance

Fermentoil Glycyrrhiza leverages microbial fermentation to transform a blend of nourishing oils and Licorice Root Extract into a superior bioactive ingredient. The yeast Pseudozyma epicola metabolizes the oils, breaking down triglycerides into smaller, more readily absorbed free fatty acids and generating beneficial metabolites such as sophorolipids. This process markedly enhances the penetration of licorice’s key actives—glabridin and glycyrrhizin—into the skin. Glabridin is a potent tyrosinase inhibitor that interrupts the melanin-production pathway to reduce hyperpigmentation, while glycyrrhizin delivers strong anti-inflammatory action to calm redness and soothe irritation. The result is a faster-acting, more effective ingredient with a lighter, silkier feel than a simple oil-and-extract blend.

Formulation Guidelines and Technical Advantages

Recommended usage is 2–10%. This active is oil-soluble and should be incorporated into the oil phase of emulsions or used in anhydrous systems. For best results and to preserve heat-sensitive fermented actives, add during the cool-down phase below 40 °C. Its unique composition improves sensoriality, imparting a silky, non-greasy finish. It is highly compatible with other oil-soluble actives, including vitamin E, retinoids, and botanical lipids.

Key Formulation Benefits

Enhanced Brightening: Fermentation increases glabridin bioavailability to reduce dark spots and promote a more even skin tone.
Powerful Soothing Action: Glycyrrhizin provides robust anti-inflammatory benefits to calm redness and support sensitive or reactive skin.
Improved Skin Penetration: Smaller molecules and beneficial metabolites from fermentation enable deeper, more effective delivery of actives.
Superior Skin Feel: Delivers a lighter, silkier, and less greasy texture versus conventional carrier oils.
Antioxidant Protection: Licorice actives and the multi-oil base help defend against environmental stressors and free radical damage.
Barrier Support: Elevated levels of free fatty acids nourish and reinforce the skin’s lipid barrier for improved hydration and resilience.

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Benefits	Antioxidants, Brightening & Skin Lightening, Dark Spot Reduction, Even Skin Tone, Soothing & Anti-Inflammatory
INCI Name	Pseudozyma Epicola, Apricot Kernel Oil, Olive Fruit Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Licorice Root Extract Ferment Extract Filtrate
Usage Rate	2%-10%
Active Type	Biotech/Fermentation Actives, Fermented Ingredients, Fermented Oils
Solubility	Oil-Soluble
Application Area	Body, Eye, Face
Physical Form	Oil
Certifications	Cruelty-Free, Vegan

Frequently Asked Questions About Fermentoil Glycyrrhiza

Fermentation within a nourishing oil base enhances the penetration and bioavailability of licorice actives. This leads to faster, more noticeable brightening and soothing versus a conventional oil-and-extract blend.

Use 2–10%. Choose 2–5% for daily maintenance and 5–10% for targeted treatments such as dark spot serums.

Yes. Glycyrrhizin in licorice provides potent anti-inflammatory benefits, making it suitable for sensitive, irritated, or redness-prone skin.

Glabridin, a natural tyrosinase inhibitor from licorice, interrupts melanin synthesis to help prevent new dark spots and fade existing ones.

Add to the oil phase and incorporate during the cool-down stage below 40 °C to protect heat-sensitive fermented actives.

Yes. Fermentation elevates free fatty acids for barrier support and generates metabolites like sophorolipids that improve penetration and sensoriality.

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