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Vegetable glycerin is a miracle ingredient that has numerous health and beauty benefits. Explore all about the benefits of vegetable glycerin, and 6 potential uses for this pure ingredient that is worthy of a spot in your cupboard.
A variant product of different plant oils, a high-quality vegetable glycerin is a sugar alcohol made using coconut oil. Cheaper vegetable glycerin products are created using palm oil or soybean oil, which are often more refined, processed and unsustainable.
Vegetable glycerin has a very mild odor, and is often used as an ingredient in the cosmetic and food industry. It is often used as a carrier to mix water-based and oil-based products, sweeten foods, hydrate the body after exercise, applied to the skin, and more. The uses of vegetable glycerin are endless, and can be effortlessly incorporated into your skincare and haircare routine.
As glycerin can lock and seal moisture, studies show that using vegetable glycerin daily can significantly increase smoothness and suppleness of the skin (1). Add it to your favorite moisturizer, or use it as a standalone to target the dry patches of skin. For best results, apply the glycerin after your shower to rehydrate and lock in the moisture.
As glycerin forms a protective barrier on the skin, it can be applied to irritated and dry cracked skin to safeguard your skin from wind and cold (2). Glycerin can also be used to target inflammatory skin conditions, such as soothing eczema and psoriasis symptoms.
Mix some aloe-vera, coconut oil, castor oil and vegetable glycerin in a spray bottle, and use it as as leave-in conditioner after washing your hair for instant shine and smoothness. As vegetable glycerin is a natural humectant, it will seal the moisture at the scalp to nourish the hair follicles and prevent dryness.
Blend some honey, vegetable glycerin and coconut oil and use it as a natural cleanser that won’t strip away the natural oils of your face. Coconut oil and glycerin will help break up the makeup and dirt residues on the skin, while the honey will soothe and replenish the skin. Vegetable glycerin can help unclog pores, prevent bacterial growth and protect the skin from the elements.
Mix brown sugar, vegetable glycerin and aloe vera in a cup and use as a body scrub during your shower or bath. This will promote a healthy and radiant skin cell generation, whilst getting rid of dead skin cells that prohibit moisture from reaching deep into the skin cells.
Using aloe vera and vegetable glycerin as a spot treatment after irritating insect bites can soothe irritation and help with the healing process.
If you suffer from dry, damaged hair, vegetable glycerin can be used alongside other nourishing ingredients to deeply hydrate and soften the hair. In a bowl, mix 2 teaspoons of vegetable glycerin, 2 tablespoons of castor oil and 1 tablespoon of honey. Apply to hair, focusing on the ends. Wrap your hair in a warm towel and leave in for 30 minutes. Rinse off as usual, and enjoy the shine!
The benefits and uses of vegetable glycerin are never-ending. Get creative, and curate your own DIY beauty formula at home using pure vegetable glycerin. Always look out for a vegetable glycerin that is organic, pure, and made from coconut oil for best results.
