CelluCap™ Lico encapsulates licorice root extract (glabridin) for skin brightening; clinically cut dark spot area up to 13% and raised uniformity 26%.
Encapsulated Glabridin, a Natural Compound Derivative from Licorice Root for Enhanced Skin Brightening
Tagra's CelluCap™ Lico converts potent Licorice Root Extract into a stable, non-agglomerating powder form. With renowned brightening and lightening benefits, CelluCap™ Lico has been clinically tested to significantly improve skin uniformity, giving the appearance of a brighter and more radiant skin complexion.
Renowned for its skin-brightening properties, Licorice Root Extract inhibits tyrosinase activity, reducing melanin production and effectively fading dark spots and hyperpigmentation, resulting in a brighter, more radiant complexion.
Its potent anti-inflammatory properties soothe irritated skin, reduce redness, and make it ideal for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Additionally, Glabridin provides powerful antioxidant benefits, protecting the skin from free radical damage caused by UV rays and environmental stressors, which helps prevent premature aging.
Formulation Benefits
CelluCap™ Lico is supplied as a non-agglomerate powder, making it easy to incorporate into a base formulation during the final stage of preparation.
Encapsulation protects licorice actives (Glabridin) from oxidation, heat and light, and ensures its prolonged efficacy in formulations.
Controlled and targeted release ensures active ingredients penetrate deeper into the skin, maximizing their effectiveness.
Anti-inflammatory properties help to soothe redness, irritation and inflammation while protecting sensitive or reactive skin.
Clinical Results
In a third-party clinical study, 19 subjects applied a formula with 5% CelluCap™ Lico twice daily for 56 days. Within 28 days, CelluCap™ Lico significantly reduced the total area of dark spots and skin contrast by 6.2% and 13.7%, respectively, while increasing skin uniformity by 13.7%.
After 56 days, CelluCap™ Lico demonstrated significant whitening and anti-dark spot effects, reducing the total area, number, and contrast of dark spots by up to 13%, 12%, and 26%, respectively, while increasing skin uniformity by 26%. The CelluCap™ Lico formula was dermatologically and tolerance tested.
Parameter | Day 28 | Day 56 |
|---|---|---|
Total area of dark spots | -6.2% | up to -13% |
Number of dark spots | – | up to -12% |
Contrast of dark spots / skin contrast | -13.7% | up to -26% |
Skin uniformity | +13.7% | +26% |
Before-and-after images (Day 0 vs. Day 56) in the brochure show a decrease in area, intensity and frequency of dark spots, a reduction in spot size, and improved cheek tone, brightness and uniformity.
Technical Data
Recommended Usage Level | Encapsulated Materials | INCI Name | Loading (%) | Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1–5% | Licorice (glabridin) | Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate, Tricaprylin, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-Cresol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate | 15 | Light yellow-brown powder |
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