12 Amazing Beauty Benefits Of Using Vegetable Glycerin

Glycerol or Vegetable glycerin is found in almost everything these days. From food items to medication, to shampoos, cosmetics, lotions and more, you probably use glycerin on a daily basis and don’t even know it!

Vegetable glycerin is a natural triglyceride derived from plant sources such as soy, palm and coconut oils. It is a clear odorless liquid that has a jelly-like consistency.

Composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, vegetable glycerin is an organic compound that is water soluble, sweet tasting and completely safe and non-toxic.

As you will see, vegetable glycerin is actually very versatile, especially for natural beauty lovers who are interested in making their own DIY products!

# Moisturizer

One of the best ways to use glycerin is simply as a moisturizer. Whip equal portions of glycerin and shea butter to create a silky, fluffy lotion that you can apply all over your body. Add essential oils such as frankincense, ylang ylang or lavender for added benefits!

# Humectant

A humectants is a substance that attracts water from its surroundings, including moisture from the air. Glycerin is a powerful humectant that can help keep the skin hydrated and radiant.

# Cleanser

Cleansing your skin with glycerin is one of the best ways to keep your skin sanitized and free of acne-causing bacteria. Make a cleansing face wash by combining glycerin with liquid castile soap and essential oils such as lavender or rosemary.

# Toner

Mix ¼ cup of witch hazel, ½ cup of rose water and ¼ cup of glycerin to make a cooling, skin-balancing toner. Add essential oils such as geranium or rose to make a truly luxurious treat for your skin.

# Oil Control

You don’t have to be Grease Face anymore, thanks to glycerin’s natural oil regulating properties on the skin!

# Non-Comedogenic

Having a non-comedogenic factor of 0, glycerin does not clog pores, cause blackheads or acne. This makes it a great option for those suffering with acne-prone skin.

# Smoothens Skin

When applied on the skin, glycerin has a skin-smoothening effect because it fills up the fine lines and microscopic cracks on the skin.

# Hand Softener

If you are suffering from excessively dry hands or rough, scaly palms, glycerin can help transform your them into smooth, silky hands.

# Clear Soaps

Have you ever seen those translucent, clear soaps with beautiful herbs such as dried rosebuds suspended in them? These are glycerin based soaps, and they can be made at home!

# For Sensitive Skin

Glycerin is safe and non-toxic so it can be used for those with sensitive skin, for children and for babies.

# Used in Natural Sunscreen

Glycerin has some SPF (sun protection factor) qualities and is often used to make homemade sunscreen.

# Anti-Aging

Glycerin’s humectant and moisturizing properties make it great for aging skin and for preventing premature wrinkles.