What is Glycerin Vegetable?
Vegetable glycerin is made by heating triglyceride-rich vegetable fats — such as palm, soy, and coconut oils — under pressure or together with a strong alkali, such as lye.
This causes the glycerin to split away from the fatty acids and mix with water, forming an odorless, sweet-tasting, syrup-like liquid.
Where Can I Find Glycerin Vegetable In South Africa?
Aurora Glycerine Soaps
Address: Ext 2, Strijdompark Building, 347 CR Swart Dr, Strydompark, Johannesburg, 2169, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 pm
Phone: +27 11 791 2805
Can I use olive oil instead of glycerin?
Both glycerin and olive oil have moisturizing properties that can benefit the skin. However, glycerin is considered to be more effective as a humectant, which means that it helps to retain moisture in the skin.
Olive oil is mostly used as an emollient, which means that it helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Does vegetable glycerin mix with oil?
Vegetable glycerin works as an emulsifier, making it useful for blending both water-based and oil-based ingredients.
Does vegetable glycerine expire?
Shelf Life Glycerin is generally chemically and microbiological stable if kept near ambient temperatures.
Products stored in vented tanks may increase in water over time due to the hygroscopic nature of glycerin. The shelf life of glycerin is 24 months when stored below 100°F in a closed container.