lotions and creams with glycerine in them

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I don't make these, but rather buy an unscented base and use eos to scent.

I've wondered about the use of glycerine in these bases. The reason I wonder is

that a long time ago I was trying to make a roll on lip balm. I used some

glycerine in one concoction and It seemed that the glycerine sucked the moisture

right out of my lips....so it seemed to me that using it in a lotion might tend

to do the same thing. Does anyone what any thoughts as to why manufacturers use

the glycerine and whether or not it is a good idea. I've been looking for a

lotion base that doesn't have it and have had no luck so far. Maybe when it is

used with other oils, it doesn't have that action so much....but I'm interested

in trying a base that doesn't have it to see if it works better for me. Any

thoughts anyone?

Peggy

The Lowell McNaughton Soap Co.

" Soap, is a lot like faith. It doesn't

reach its full potential, until you use it. "

Peggy Lowell

1-715-426-0261

peggy

www.splendidsoap.com

 

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Hi Peggy,

 

Yes, glycerine can pull the moisture from the inside out IMO. It is

hygroscopic which means it can pull moisture to itself. It is used in

lotions and creams as a humectant. It is generally used in very small

amounts, up to 3% of the formula. That way it does what it is supposed to

do rather than be sticky and dry us out. It is common to use it in place of

propylene glycol which is also a humectant but can cause irritation and

contact dermatitis in more folks than glycerine does. Plus the fact that PG

has a bad reputation as being an anitfreeze, which it is.

 

I have a feeling if you are buying a lotion base that has glycerine and not

Propylene glycol, it is claiming to be a natural source base. I would'nt

worry about it myself. I'd prefer it over the PG anyday. Remember Grandmas

Rosewater and Glycerine? It can be beneficial.

 

Hth,

Margaret Helm-Duell

www.naturalindulgences.com

 

 

 

> I don't make these, but rather buy an unscented base and use eos to

>scent. I've wondered about the use of glycerine in these bases. The

>reason I wonder is that a long time ago I was trying to make a roll on lip

>balm. I used some glycerine in one concoction and It seemed that the

>glycerine sucked the moisture right out of my lips....so it seemed to me

>that using it in a lotion might tend to do the same thing. Does anyone

>what any thoughts as to why manufacturers use the glycerine and whether or

>not it is a good idea. I've been looking for a lotion base that doesn't

>have it and have had no luck so far. Maybe when it is used with other

>oils, it doesn't have that action so much....but I'm interested in trying a

>base that doesn't have it to see if it works better for me. Any thoughts

>anyone?

> Peggy

> The Lowell McNaughton Soap Co.

> " Soap, is a lot like faith. It doesn't

> reach its full potential, until you use it. "

> Peggy Lowell

> 1-715-426-0261

> peggy

> www.splendidsoap.com

 

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[Guest guest]

Thanks Margaret. That is real helpful. Right, this supplier puts an emphasis

on natural and right again, no propylene glycol.

Peggy

The Lowell McNaughton Soap Co.

 

Hi Peggy,

 

Yes, glycerine can pull the moisture from the inside out IMO. It is

hygroscopic which means it can pull moisture to itself. It is used in

lotions and creams as a humectant. It is generally used in very small

amounts, up to 3% of the formula. That way it does what it is supposed to

do rather than be sticky and dry us out. It is common to use it in place of

propylene glycol which is also a humectant but can cause irritation and

contact dermatitis in more folks than glycerine does. Plus the fact that PG

has a bad reputation as being an anitfreeze, which it is.

 

I have a feeling if you are buying a lotion base that has glycerine and not

Propylene glycol, it is claiming to be a natural source base. I would'nt

worry about it myself. I'd prefer it over the PG anyday. Remember Grandmas

Rosewater and Glycerine? It can be beneficial.

 

Hth,

Margaret Helm-Duell

www.naturalindulgences.com