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Sat Jun 16, 2007 8:48 pm  |
I just found a vitamin C serum on ebay. It contains Ester C in a glycerin base.
Would this be beneficial for the skin? Bad for the skin?
I am pretty new to C serums, so any help would be great! 
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Sun Jun 17, 2007 6:15 am |
Below is from Paula Begeoun's Ingredient Dictionary. My skin likes products with glycerin, seems moisturizing to me.
glycerin. Also called glycerol; it is present in all natural lipids (fats), whether animal or vegetable. It can be manufactured by the hydrolysis of fats and by the fermentation of sugars. It can also be synthetically manufactured. For some time it was thought that too much glycerin in a moisturizer could pull water out of the skin instead of drawing it into the skin. That theory now seems to be completely unfounded. What appears to be true is that glycerin shores up the skin's natural protection by filling in the area known as the intercellular matrix and by attracting just the right amount of water to maintain the skin's homeostasis. There is also research indicating that the presence of glycerin in the intercellular layer helps other skin lipids do their jobs better (Sources: American Journal of Contact Dermatitis, September 2000, pages 165–169; and Acta Dermato-Venereologica, November 1999, pages 418–421). See intercellular matrix and natural moisturizing factors. |
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Sun Jun 17, 2007 10:13 am |
Glycerin Soaps are supposed to be good for you.
Try getting a soap manufactured by a company like Neutrogena(my personal favourite  )
They usually make their soaps so they don't OVERDRY your skin. Hope this helps! |
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Sun Jan 13, 2008 1:47 pm |
I've just recently discovered that I have a negative reaction to glycerin. I bought some pure glycerin, which I was adding to my moisturizer at night for added moisture retention.
Reaction of small raised bumps on various parts of my face! I had to quickly wash it off.
The problem is that glycerin is found in so many products (in fact my main moisturizer, PSF Perfecting Day Lotion has it).
It may have been too high a concentration by adding it to the moisturizer, but I will stay way from it in the concentrated formulation. Unfortunately, glycerin is found is almost all products from toothpaste, handcreams, food, etc. |
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Sun Jan 13, 2008 2:50 pm |
oh, PLEASE be careful of where you obtain pure glycerin!
Required, frightening reading:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/17/health/17poison.html?pagewanted=print
--avalange |
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Sat Mar 15, 2008 1:21 am |
| Thanks, avalange. I used to think glycerin is good for everyone. Now I definitely need to watch out! |
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Sat Mar 15, 2008 6:27 am |
| pink_apple wrote: |
| Thanks, avalange. I used to think glycerin is good for everyone. Now I definitely need to watch out! |
I've purchased homemade glycerin soap bars and have been using them for the last 6 months, and I love them. |
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Sat Mar 15, 2008 7:25 am |
| Smoky1 wrote: |
I've just recently discovered that I have a negative reaction to glycerin. I bought some pure glycerin, which I was adding to my moisturizer at night for added moisture retention.
Reaction of small raised bumps on various parts of my face! I had to quickly wash it off.
The problem is that glycerin is found in so many products (in fact my main moisturizer, PSF Perfecting Day Lotion has it).
It may have been too high a concentration by adding it to the moisturizer, but I will stay way from it in the concentrated formulation. Unfortunately, glycerin is found is almost all products from toothpaste, handcreams, food, etc. |
It's possible that by adding the glycerin you reduced the concentration of the preservative so your reaction could have been an infection?
It's possible |
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Sat Mar 15, 2008 1:34 pm |
I really like glycerin. I have read a tip of mixing a small dose of glycerin with distilled water (about 6 to 1) and putting it in a mister...I love to spray my face at night with this mixture, especially when my skin is really dry.
I have quite sensitive skin, and haven't had any reactions yet (knocks wood). |
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Sun Mar 16, 2008 7:39 am |
| My sister uses glycerine and rosewater on her body and says it keeps her nicely moisturised. |
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Sun Mar 16, 2008 8:56 am |
| If you are concerned about animal welfare go for the plant derived glycerin.There are two types-one comes from animal fats,second one is a byproduct of vegetable oil soap |
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Sun Mar 16, 2008 4:04 pm |
| irka wrote: |
| If you are concerned about animal welfare go for the plant derived glycerin.There are two types-one comes from animal fats,second one is a byproduct of vegetable oil soap |
Yes. Glycerin is very moisturizing. Two of my favorites are:
www.clearlynaturalsoaps.com
www.sappohill.com |
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Sun Mar 16, 2008 5:05 pm |
| My mom used to used to dilute Glycerin with rosewater as well. Sometimes she would use it with her moisturizer. I think its works great for cracked heals and things like that. |
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Sun Mar 16, 2008 5:11 pm |
| londonfan wrote: |
I really like glycerin. I have read a tip of mixing a small dose of glycerin with distilled water (about 6 to 1) and putting it in a mister...I love to spray my face at night with this mixture, especially when my skin is really dry.
I have quite sensitive skin, and haven't had any reactions yet (knocks wood). |
I'd like to try to make something like this to keep at work where it's very dry. Where would you buy liquid glycerin and rosewater? Thanks. |
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Sun Mar 16, 2008 5:22 pm |
| You can purchase rosewater and glycerin from any health food store. I add very little to my rosewater and witch hazel toner. I have never had a negative reaction to it, but as others have mentioned, be sure to get vegetable glycerin. |
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Sun Mar 16, 2008 6:46 pm |
| irka wrote: |
| If you are concerned about animal welfare go for the plant derived glycerin.There are two types-one comes from animal fats,second one is a byproduct of vegetable oil soap |
Irka -
Is there a way to tell on labels where it is included as an ingredient which type it is? |
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Sun Mar 16, 2008 8:15 pm |
| yogi wrote: |
| irka wrote: |
| If you are concerned about animal welfare go for the plant derived glycerin.There are two types-one comes from animal fats,second one is a byproduct of vegetable oil soap |
Irka -
Is there a way to tell on labels where it is included as an ingredient which type it is? |
If a product says it's vegan,then you are good to go.Most companies that use vegetable glycerine pride themselves at it and will say "vegetable derived".Statements like "no animal cruelty", I suspect,will also mean that it's ok to use(but i am not too sure about this one).Otherwise I would steer clear. |
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kkentert
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Sat Aug 15, 2009 7:33 pm |
Glycerin soap is usually a very gentle, good soap. The only thing I don't like about it is that it contains Sodium Laurel Sulfate (and/or a couple other similar foaming agents) I just don't trust all the chemicals in the glycerin soaps. I prefer good old fashioned hand made soaps made from vegetable oils.
PERSONALLY (and I'm not making any claim this is a fact) I don't believe there is really any lye left in soap once it is saponified and cured. Some claim that in an effort to get away from chemicals, they're turning to glycerin soaps. You're actually getting more chemicals, not less.
A GREAT soap for sensitive skin is called Castile soap. It's PURE olive oil and lye. NOTHING ELSE. It's very gentle. It does not foam a lot, and actually is a bit slimy, but it gets you very clean, and is as gentle as you can get. Most people aren't brave enough to go into making soap for themselves, but if you're willing to, there is a neat site that shows you step by step how to make soap called colormekevin. Check it out. It's not quite as hard as you would think and is very gratifying.
You could of course buy home made soap too, but when you make it, you can be sure it's made EXACTLY for your skin type. |
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Sun Aug 16, 2009 9:44 am |
| Nooo pippi plum there is NOTHING wrong with glycerin. See Paula B's ingredient dictionary by crazy. The authority is there complete with references. |
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Sun Aug 16, 2009 10:34 am |
Glycerin is a hit or miss ingredient. Some peoples skin loves it others hate it.
But I wanted to comment on the C serum. When looking for a C serum you really want L-ascorbic acid. Other forms of C are not as effective. |
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Sun Aug 16, 2009 12:17 pm |
| I agree Girly. Its not stable though. Oh well. On to the other antioxidants. |
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Mon Aug 17, 2009 6:05 pm |
Paula doesn't know everything about skin.
Check out the reviews on MUA. You'll see that people have very different reactions to glycerin. Some swear by it and others (including me) hate it. Too much glycerin in a formula tends to make it very irritating for me, as well as exacerbates my tendency to break out. I try to avoid it, but it's difficult as it's used in lots of products. Second-best scenario is to make sure it's not in the first five ingredients listed on the label. I can handle it in very small amounts. |
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Mon Aug 17, 2009 8:06 pm |
| Nijey wrote: |
Paula doesn't know everything about skin.
Check out the reviews on MUA. You'll see that people have very different reactions to glycerin. Some swear by it and others (including me) hate it. Too much glycerin in a formula tends to make it very irritating for me, as well as exacerbates my tendency to break out. I try to avoid it, but it's difficult as it's used in lots of products. Second-best scenario is to make sure it's not in the first five ingredients listed on the label. I can handle it in very small amounts. |
The journal references are there for glycerin and the true definition is right there. I find it difficult to pinpoint ONE ingredient as being a problem in skin care. How do those other women even know it is glycerin that bothers them. It could be any one of those ingredients that bothers them. The only way to know is to get tested for glycerin allergies. |
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soapbubblicious
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Mon Apr 12, 2010 7:12 am |
Neat glycerine is technically an alcohol and a solvent, and should never be applied to skin undiluted since it is too syrupy. Cosmetics manufacturers normally add glycerine to creams at around 2-3%.
Glycerine soaps, depending on how they are made, do not necessarily have any added chemicals. A normal soap batch is made, which is then dissolved with glycerine, alcohol and a sugar solution to create a clear soap. (most of the alcohol is evaporated off)
Properly made soap does not contain lye - a lye solution is combined with oils to create a new substance called soap, which is made of saponified oils... ) |
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Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:24 pm |
| Glycerine is a wonderful humectant for skin. Its been around for a lot of years and is the reason why our grand mothers complexions looked so nice. |
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