In fact, you might even consider it a worthy ingredient for your next baked good recipe.
What is vegetable glycerin?
“It’s made by heating triglyceride-rich vegetable fats under pressure or combined with a strong alkali.”
Animal-derived glycerin, on the other hand, comes from animal fats.
“It can also be artificially synthesized in the lab.”
Benefits for skin.
For starters, glycerin is a humectant.
And if we’re being honest, almost anyone can benefit from adding more humectants to their routine.
It supports a healthy skin barrier function.
It soothes inflamed skin.
“Moisturizers with glycerin can be especially helpful in people with eczema,” says Cochran Gathers.
Another study found that mice treated with glycerin hadfewer white blood cell responses to irritants.
Are there any warnings or side effects?
No, not really.
Maiman says any ingredient allergy is technically possible, but side effects from vegetable glycerin are rare.
“Vegetable glycerin is generally well-tolerated by most, including those with sensitive skin,” she says.
How do I use vegetable glycerin in my skin care routine?
Chances are, at least one product in your current skin care routine is formulated with glycerin.
