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Vegetable glycerine is a liquid that is clear in color and typically made from coconut, palm, or soybean oils. Glycerin may also be referred to as glycerine or glycerol. The liquid does not have an odor and has a taste that is mild and sweet. The consistency of vegetable glycerin is similar to syrup. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vegetable glycerin is quite popular throughout the cosmetic industry, but it has other uses as well. It may provide some health benefits such as improving hydration and improving the health of the skin. It may also help to improve digestive or gut health. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vegetable glycerin is a variant of sugar alcohol that was said to have been discovered accidentally by heating a mixture of lead monoxide and olive oil. It became industrially and economically significant during the late part of the 1800s when it was used in making dynamite. Here are some things that you should know about vegetable glycerin. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Moisturizes Skin<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vegetable glycerin <\/a>is a popular ingredient in many skincare products because it has a ton of moisturizing power. Research has shown that applying glycerin directly to your skin can help to improve the smoothness as well as the suppleness of the skin. These studies have shown that using creams that contain vegetable glycerin can actually increase the hydration of the skin in as little as ten days. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One study found that a cream that was made using vegetable glycerin was more effective than creams that were made using hyaluronic acid or silicone oil when it came to hydrating the skin and preventing the loss of moisture. Another study showed that adding vegetable glycerin to a warm bath was effective at protecting the skin from irritation as well as improving the moisture levels of the skin more than simply taking a warm water bath without anything added to it. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Improves Skin Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since vegetable glycerin can improve the hydration <\/a>of the skin, it is only fitting that it can also improve the overall health of the skin. It can lead to better skin as it helps to soothe any skin irritations and protects against infections. It also can help promote the healing of wounds. Studies have shown that applying products that contain glycerin can help to protect the skin from microbes and other irritants. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can also help to soothe skin that is wounded or inflamed. In addition, vegetable glycerin may also act as a barrier to protect your skin from the elements, this includes the sun, the cold, and the wind. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another research study showed that vegetable glycerin could be more effective than a placebo when it comes to reducing smarting sensations that people who suffer from eczema may experience. However, it did not have much effect on itching, stinging, or other irritations. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Constipation Relief<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you suffer from constipation<\/a>, vegetable glycerin could provide you with some relief. The reason for this is because the vegetable glycerin helps to draw water into the gut. As the water enters the gut it can have a laxative effect. This effect will help the food that you have digested move through the gut more smoothly. Since vegetable glycerin has this effect on the digestive system it is often used as a suppository for those who are suffering from severe constipation. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some research has shown that suppositories that contain glycerin were much more effective at reducing constipation that was caused by painkillers than any other type of laxative that was provided. Another study showed that an enema of glycerin was 16.5 percent more effective at constipation relief than an enema of liquid soap. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are suffering from constipation, adding vegetable glycerin to your diet or using a suppository or enema that contains vegetable glycerin should provide you with relief. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Improved Athletic Performance and Increase Hydration<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vegetable glycerin may help to boost your hydration levels. A higher level of hydration can improve your athletic performance. When a person becomes dehydrated <\/a>it can impair their athletic performance. This is especially true when the loss of sweat is more than 2 percent of your overall body weight. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One good strategy to avoid becoming dehydrated is to make sure that you are drinking enough liquids both before you exercise and while you are exercising. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, during some types of exercise, it can be impractical to drink. In these cases, it is important to make sure that you drink enough before you start working out. One issue with this is that drinking a large amount in a short amount of time results in it being lost through urine in an hour. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, in one study it was found that adding 2.4 grams of glycerin for each pound of body weight to water before exercising can increase the retention of fluids by 50 percent when compared to plain water. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. How is Vegetable Glycerin Made?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vegetable glycerin is created using an extraction process known as hydrolysis. During the hydrolysis process the oils are placed under a force of pressure, water, and temperature<\/a>. This causes the ester bond to break. This bond breaking will cause the glycerin to split from the fatty acids and then be absorbed by water. During this time the resultant is then isolated by distillation in order to increase the purity. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vegetable glycerin that is purified will have a texture that is similar to an oil or more like a syrup. This is from the organic molecular makeup. The specific molecular makeup includes three hydroxyl groups. The process is completely pure when it is done correctly. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to make sure that you are purchasing organic, pure vegetable glycerin in order to get the most effects. It is also important to look at all of the ingredients in any product that you are ingesting or putting on your skin. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Vegetable Glycerin Uses<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are many uses for vegetable glycerin. It is used for many food applications. When it has a USP grade of more than 99 percent it has a taste that is sweet and pure. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vegetable glycerin has a different metabolism than sugar and is often used in foods that are low in carbs as a way to add moisture and sweetness. Glycerin is not associated with tooth decay as sugar is. Vegetable glycerin is also used in many household products. This includes shampoos, lotions, and even toothpaste<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is added to these types of products because it acts as a humectant. A humectant is a substance that will attract moisture through the skin. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a couple of practical applications for this in the cosmetic world. First, vegetable glycerin will leave the skin hydrated. Soap that used vegetable glycerin is popular for this reason. In addition, humectants can increase the solubility of an active ingredient in cosmetics, which makes it more easy for the skin to absorb. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Potential Side Effects<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Overall, vegetable glycerin is considered to be safe to use. However, there are some people that may experience an allergic reaction<\/a>. This allergic reaction often occurs when vegetable glycerin is applied directly to the skin. For this reason, if you are considering using vegetable glycerin on your skin it is a good idea to test it on a small area of the skin to see how your body reacts. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When vegetable glycerin is ingested it may cause a person to experience dizziness, headaches, vomiting, nausea, as well as excessive thirst. Since vegetable glycerin is a type of sugar alcohol that the body cannot absorb fully, consuming too much of it, either through foods or alone, can also cause some people to experience diarrhea and gas. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to read labels on your food and if you are using vegetable glycerin on your skin or digesting pure vegetable glycerin to ensure that you are not using too much. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Purchasing Vegetable Glycerin<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vegetable glycerin is typically derived from GMOs (genetically modified organisms). These organisms include canola, cottonseed, and soybeans, as well as other vegetables<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you purchase vegetable glycerin that comes from GMO crops you are contributing to environmental destruction. In addition, you are supporting the enormous biotech companies that are currently supplying the population with food products that are unhealthy and hazardous. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you are purchasing products it is important to keep this in mind. Purchase vegetable glycerin that is from a certified non-GMO source. Another option is to make your own vegetable glycerin. This will guarantee that it is totally organic. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can make your own vegetable glycerin using plant oils that have healthy fats such as palm or coconut oil. There are many recipes that can be followed to make your own pure and natural vegetable glycerin. Once you make your own, you can use it for skin and hair care or anything else that you desire. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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