VEGETABLE GLYCERIN

A Very Useful Moisture Magnet

Vegetable glycerin is a colorless, viscous liquid derived from plant-based sources. It's a humectant, meaning it can attract water.

Why We Chose It

It helps contribute a smooth feel and moisture-attracting properties to suitable personal-care products. A workhorse ingredient with a fairly unglamorous name—and that's fine by us.

Good to Know

Glycerin can be plant-derived, but a product's full composition matters more than a single ingredient's origin.

Fun Fact

In 1783, Swedish chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele described glycerin as a 'peculiar sweet substance' found while studying oils and fats. It began with a curious chemistry experiment, not a moisturizer ad.

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