| Description
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Vegetable glycerine is a thick, clear, sticky liquid derived from plants like palm and coconut. Glycerine is humectant that absorbs moisture from the air and when diluted with water, can soften dry skin. |
| INCI |
Glycerine
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| Appearance |
Clear liquid that looks like water, but is much more viscous. |
| Usage rate |
Add as is to the water phase of the formulas, typical use level 2-5% in emulsions. For external use only. |
| Applications |
All kinds of skin care products, hair care products, color cosmetics, soaps (glycerine soap). Include vegetable glycerine in the water phase of your products; it can be hot or cold processed. |
| Texture |
A thick, sticky liquid |
| Scent |
A bit sweet (it tastes sweet as well) |
| Absorbency Speed |
Slow |
| pH |
7 |
| Solubility |
Water |
| Why do we use it in formulations? |
As a humectant to help draw moisture to the skin, and to add some gloss (and a slightly sweet taste) to products like lip gloss. |
| Strengths |
A great humectant to add an extra boost to lotions and other emulsifier or water-based products |
| Alternatives & Substitutions |
You’ll want to replace it with another humectant. Sodium lactate and propanediol 1,3 are good choices. |
| Tips, Tricks, and Quirks |
You can use glycerin to make cool extracts! Most glycerine is vegetable sourced, but if you’re vegan you should confirm the source. |
| Benefits |
- Effective humectant and moisturizer attracting water to the inter-cellular space of the skin
- Protects the lipids of skin cells
- Good solvent for various water-insoluble ingredients
- Effective emollient and lubricant properties
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