







Vegetable Glycerine Liquid
Description | 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 |
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. |
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This product is a cosmetic raw material and is intended for external use only in cosmetic and personal care formulations. It is not intended for internal consumption or medicinal use.
- Do not ingest.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Avoid direct contact with eyes.
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