INCI: Glycerin from India, Eco Certified
Sold by the gram, $0.0222/g (@.8mL) without a container. Please bring or order a bottle.
MAIL OR PICK UP ORDER (pre-packed)
You must (please) order a minimum of 100g and buy a biodegradable bag or container. We reserve the right to change your container to a more appropriate size as needed and to credit or invoice you for any difference in your total order cost.
This pure vegetable Glycerin Organic is derived from organic soy, maize, and mustard seed oils is GMO and allergen-free, and is Kosher. It is NOP Certified organic with QAI certification pending.
Note that this is the plain clear fluid vegetable glycerine, not the solid soap base available here as Soap: Organic Vegetable Glycerine Crystal Soap Base, 900g http://www.anarreshealth.ca/product/soap-glycerine-vegetable-organic-crystal-soap-base-1000g
Description: Vegetable glycerine is the result of a sophisticated extraction method called hydrolysis, with the final product being referred to as Vegetable Glycerine. This system is based on the fats and oils of a raw ingredient that are then split into crude glycerol fats, under the combined action of water, temperature, and pressure. These temperatures can exceed 400° degrees and the material is usually kept under pressure for 20-30 minutes. What is actually occurring is a sort of counter-flow where the water absorbs glycerol from the fatty acid phase of the oil production. After this phase this glycerol is isolated and further distilled to give buyers a standard 99% Glycerin product - this variety is actually 99.5%.
Vegetable Glycerine is a clear, colourless, and odourless liquid. It is used as an agent in cosmetics, toothpaste, shampoos, soaps, herbal remedies, pharmaceuticals, and other household items. Because it is soluble in both water and alcohol, it is very versatile. It is invaluable as a natural source ingredient with emollient-like properties which can soften and soothe the skin, and it assists the outer epidermis to retain moisture. This helps to explain why it is one of the most popular cosmetic additives used today - beware "Glycerin" without the "vegetable" qualifier - it's probably a petroleum by-product!
Application: Glycerine is a humectant and lubricant, ideal for topical applications where moisture retention is important. It also gives creams and lotions a smoother texture.
Shelf Life: 1-2 years