Vegan (& All-Natural) Alternative for Glycerin
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Wed Apr 11, 2012 7:41 pm

I am looking for a vegan alternative for glycerin, but it is important to me to maintain the all-natural structure of what I make.
Thanks for your help, I'm new to the forum but looking through it's very informative & I love the spirit of community here.
All the best,
Jes

free skin care · Wed Apr 11, 2012 7:46 pm

Jes@dotm wrote:

I am looking for a vegan alternative for glycerin, but it is important to me to maintain the all-natural structure of what I make.
Thanks for your help, I'm new to the forum but looking through it's very informative & I love the spirit of community here.
All the best,
Jes

Hi,

I find mine at my local health food store, but a reputable seller is Mountain Rose Herbs.

http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/search/search.php?refine=y&keywords=glycerine&x=0&y=0

Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:05 pm

I've never used glycerin before but I have a new idea I want to try out that I need it for. (the fact that it'll solidify the product etc is key) O see the vegetable glycerin is marketed for its effect on moisturizing but I'm curious if you've used it before, can it be used like traditional (beef derived) glycerin?

free skin care · Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:20 pm

Jes@dotm wrote:

I've never used glycerin before but I have a new idea I want to try out that I need it for. (the fact that it'll solidify the product etc is key) O see the vegetable glycerin is marketed for its effect on moisturizing but I'm curious if you've used it before, can it be used like traditional (beef derived) glycerin?

I only use Organic Vegetable Glycerin, However it is my understanding they are interchangeable at least for any use I know of. I mainly use it for making my own Rosewater and Glycerin and in a few serums. I do believe it will solidify as in homemade Glycerin soaps.

free skin care · Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:57 am

I've only ever used vegetable glycerin. It's a humectant so it's perfect for adding to facial serums.

free skin care · Sat Apr 14, 2012 10:21 am

DarkMoon wrote:

Jes@dotm wrote:

I've never used glycerin before but I have a new idea I want to try out that I need it for. (the fact that it'll solidify the product etc is key) O see the vegetable glycerin is marketed for its effect on moisturizing but I'm curious if you've used it before, can it be used like traditional (beef derived) glycerin?

I only use Organic Vegetable Glycerin, However it is my understanding they are interchangeable at least for any use I know of. I mainly use it for making my own Rosewater and Glycerin and in a few serums. I do believe it will solidify as in homemade Glycerin soaps.

DM, where do you get your organic vegetable glycerin from?

free skin care · Sat Apr 14, 2012 10:25 am

cm5597 wrote:

DarkMoon wrote:

Jes@dotm wrote:

I've never used glycerin before but I have a new idea I want to try out that I need it for. (the fact that it'll solidify the product etc is key) O see the vegetable glycerin is marketed for its effect on moisturizing but I'm curious if you've used it before, can it be used like traditional (beef derived) glycerin?

I only use Organic Vegetable Glycerin, However it is my understanding they are interchangeable at least for any use I know of. I mainly use it for making my own Rosewater and Glycerin and in a few serums. I do believe it will solidify as in homemade Glycerin soaps.

DM, where do you get your organic vegetable glycerin from?

My local health food store luckily carries it, but a source I trust and have purchased from for years (decades) is http://www.mountainroseherbs.com I have seen they do carry it.

HTH

Edit, Here is a direct link,

http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/search/search.php?refine=y&keywords=glycerin&x=0&y=0

free skin care · Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:57 am

Ah, thanks, so you were indeed referring to MRH. I wasn't sure if that's what you were saying/implying. Thanks, that's helpful! Smile

free skin care · Sun Apr 15, 2012 8:02 am

cm5597 wrote:

Ah, thanks, so you were indeed referring to MRH. I wasn't sure if that's what you were saying/implying. Thanks, that's helpful! Smile

Yes, I have been ordering many products from them for a very long time, I make my own herbal extracts as well as other things and they are great about all certified wild-crafted organic only!

Sorry if I was not clear initially.

You are welcome cm Very Happy

Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:14 am

Hi There,

I get mine from Iherb - over 200 excellent reviews on this product:

Now-Foods-Vegetable-Glycerin

If you like you can use the code FIJ796 to get $5 off your order.

Good luck, love using veg glycerin!

A

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