Working With Licorice Root Powder in Skin and Hair Formulations
Ayurvedic Licorice Powder, 1 kg, is a finely milled root of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant, long valued in traditional Ayurvedic body and face care routines. Today this ingredient is widely used not only in home formulations but also in studio-scale and small-batch cosmetic production, since the 1 kg pack size is convenient for regular use in masks, scrubs, powder blends, and skin care compositions. The product belongs to the Ayurvedic Powders Wholesale section, gathering plant-based powders for cosmetic manufacturing with consistent quality batch after batch.
The primary field of use for licorice powder is skin care cosmetics: facial masks aimed at evening out skin tone, cleansing powder blends, homemade scrubs, and powder-based facial masks. Licorice root has traditionally been valued for its gentle action on skin, giving it a fresher and more even appearance, which is why manufacturers of brightening and soothing cosmetic lines often choose this ingredient. Beyond facial and body skin care, the powder is used in hair formulations — in masks and rinses, where it pairs with other botanical powders to add shine and softness to hair. A smaller share of demand comes from decorative cosmetics, where it serves as a component of natural powder bases, and from household chemistry, in gentle formulations for textile and hand care.
In formulations, licorice powder blends well with other plant powders, allowing multi-component masks with combined effects. It is often paired with Kiwi powder, natural to bring a refreshing note to a blend, as well as with Natural green tea powder, which strengthens the toning properties of the mixture. For richer, softer-textured masks, a combination with Mango Powder works well, giving the composition a pleasant creamy consistency once mixed with water.
Licorice powder should be introduced at the cold stage of a formulation, mixed with water, hydrosol, or oil right before use, without heating, to preserve its structure. A typical dosage in facial masks ranges from 20 to 50 g per portion of finished blend, depending on the desired density. When included in powder shampoos or dry hair masks, the share can be increased up to 100 g per 1 kg of the total dry blend. Store the powder in a dry place away from direct sunlight, in a tightly closed container, avoiding moisture exposure that could cause clumping and loss of flow.
The 1 kg pack size is well suited for studio labs and small manufacturers testing new formulations or producing limited product runs, allowing precise raw material planning without excess leftovers.
Brightening Facial Powder Mask
Licorice powder — 40 g
Mango Powder — 20 g
Purified water — 55 ml
Jojoba oil — 10 ml
Combine
the licorice powder and mango powder in a dry bowl until evenly mixed, then
gradually add water while stirring until a thick paste forms without lumps.
Finish by blending in the jojoba oil thoroughly. Apply the mixture to cleansed
facial skin in an even layer, leave on for 10-15 minutes, then rinse off with
warm water.