Glycerin
Glycerin is one of the oldest, most functional humectants of all time and is one of the most versatile compounds a creator can use. It is clinically proven to increase the amount of moisture in the skin, as well as help improve the stability of formulations when exposed to cold temperatures. We love our organic, palm-free glycerin in moisturizers, facial toners and hand washes.
Our glycerin is palm-free and derived from a non-food source, the Karanja tree, which is native to semi-arid regions of India. The fruit of the Karanja tree is collected and crushed to obtain Karanja oil. The oil is reacted with water under heat and pressure to produce water that is enriched with glycerin. This mixture only has up to 15% glycerin and undergoes evaporation until a 90% concentrated solution of glycerin remains. The glycerin is now ready to undergo two final purification steps. It is first distilled via steam distillation to remove any impurities, before being purified with activated charcoal to remove any color. The result is 99.5% pure glycerin.
Completely Biodegradable
Certified Organic (Ecocert Greenlife)
COSMOS, NOP and Natrue Certified
Kosher Certified
Harvested from non-arable land
Derived from a non-food source
India
Plant (karanja tree)
Humectant, Botanical Solvent, Stability Enhancer, Powder Dispersant
Toners, Serums, Lotions
Products Left On: 0.5 - 5%
Products Rinsed Off: 1 - 10%
Colorless / Odorless / Syrupy Liquid
Water, Alcohol
Minimum 99.5%
1
Store in closed container in a dark, cool place.
See retest date on Certificate of Analysis.
For external use only. Keep out of reach of children.
None
Safety Data Sheet
Certificate of Analysis Lot 24G172
Sold in ounces by weight. See our Terms for full warranties on safety & regulatory.
| 2 oz 4 oz 8 oz 16 oz |
Aluminum Bottle and Lid Aluminum Bottle and Lid Aluminum Bottle and Lid Aluminum Bottle and Lid |
The production of our organic, palm-free glycerin doesn't divert lands that should be used for food crops or come from oils that can be used as food such as soy, peanut or palm. World hunger is still a threat today and we are committed to sourcing glycerin from non-food origin.
Non-edible fruit of the Karanja tree is collected and crushed to obtain Karanja oil.
Karanja oil is reacted with water under pressure to produce water that is enriched with glycerin.
Water is evaporated from the mixture until it has a 90% concentration of glycerin.
Glycerin undergoes steam distillation to remove impurities.
The purified mixture is passed over activated charcoal to remove any color.
Inspired by everyone's favorite brand for sensitive skin, we've duplicated a famous non-foaming cleanser for your skin! Featuring micellar technology for gentle cleansing and Organic Glycerin for the ultimate hydration. Your skin will say thank you!
Double boiler
Scale
Thermometer
Bottle with pump dispenser
Safety glasses, gloves, mask
Skill Level: Medium
Makes 200 grams or 8 ounces.
| INGREDIENT | FORMULA | WEIGHT | |
| 1 | Distilled or Deionized Water | 88.8% | 177.60 g |
| 2 | Organic Glycerin | 5.0% | 10.0 g |
| 3 | Xanthan Gum* | 0.2% | 0.4 g |
| 4 | Creamy Coconut Surfactant | 1.0% | 2.0 g |
| 5 | Cetearyl Alcohol MB | 4.0% | 8.0 g |
| 6 | Preservative PE | 1.0% | 2.0 g |
| TOTAL | 100% | 200.0 g |
Ingredients marked with an asterisk can be purchased from any supplier. Prepare a clean, sterilized double boiler with tap water in the bottom pan and add Deionized or Distilled Water (#1) to the top pan. Begin heating to 175ºF. While heating, premix Organic Glycerin and Xanthan Gum, gently stirring until homogenous. Add to main vessel. Use an immersion blender to disperse the premix.
At 175ºF, add Creamy Coconut Surfactant (#4). Use caution by wearing a respirator mask, as this product can create dust and the dust should not be breathed in. Continue to hold the temperature and gently stir to avoid aeration, until dissolved. Dissolving #4 may take minutes of slow stirring! Once #4 is dissolved, turn off heat and add Cetearyl Alcohol MB (#5). Gently stir until dissolved.
Once temperature has reached 110ºF, add Preservative PE (#6). Once cooled, till into desired container.
INGREDIENTS: Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Final pH = 5.5 - 6.0
This recipe is only a representative formulation to serve as an example of how these ingredients can be used. It is not a commercial product. Please conduct own testing as this formulation has not been subjected to testing for either performance, efficacy or safety.
Before handling ingredients, read all product information and safety data sheets for the ingredients to understand any handling instructions, safety precautions, and disposal instructions.