Glycerin for Soap

Glycerin for Soap is consider fairly easy to make. Glycerin for Soap is in its pure form is used in many applications such as a sweetener, solvent, antifreeze agent, moisturizing agent, emulsifier, stabilizer and many other uses. 

Finding the ideal recipe can be a tricky since its end properties largely depend on the lye to glycerin ratio. 

Here is an example of one formulation:

1) Add 20% Vegetable Glycerin with 80% Distilled Water

2) Mix the heated solution for 10 to 15 minutes with constant temperature. The trick is keep the temperature low and constant. (A beaded, mushy look will result if the heat is a too much.)

3) Always add the lye to water. (Adding water to lye may cause a dangerous chemical reaction.)

4) Add in fragrances and colors, stir

5) Pour into molds and cool. Plastic containers are the best choice

6) Leave the container partially open to allow the solution to breathe

7) Store for 4 - 7 days.

8) Ready to use

Glycerin for Hair

Chemicals Direct Vegetable Glycerin is commonly used in many Cosmetic applications. All glycerin in this grouping is vegetable based glycerin USP and has been repackaged and labeled into convenient to use containers. Glycerin for Skin formulations is used as a Conditioner, Softening, and Moisture. It is commonly used as a natural way to moisturizing your skin. This formulation may help to seal your dry skin in cold weather.

Skin Conditioning, Softening, and Moisturizing

Glycerin for hair is commonly used as a natural way to moisturizing your skin.  This formulation may help to seal your dry skin in cold weather.

1) Mix 20% Food Grade Glycerin with 80% distilled water
2) Add a drop of oil to the mixture
3) Dip your fingertips in the mixture and apply to your skin. Apply it to the dry portions of your skin.

Try a variety of different oils.  Each oil will differ in thickness and each will have a unique natural fragrance.

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Glycerin and Rosewater

Rose water is one of the all-time best and most traditional facial cleansers, because rose is astringent, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and has a lovely scent.

Glycerin and Rosewater

1 cup rose-infused water
2 teaspoons glycerin
5 to 10 drops rose essential oil

Place a handful of dried rose petals in a mason jar, cover with boiling water, seal, and let set overnight.

Note that dried rose petals are available in many health food stores or online from herbal supply stores.

After the rose petal infusion has set overnight, strain.

Combine the ingredients in a pretty jar, and shake to blend.

*Note that you will extend the shelf life if you add 1/2 a teaspoon of grapefruit seed extract (available in health food stores). The antiseptic quality of essential oils will also act as a preservative.