Guest guest Posted December 27, 1999 Report Share Posted December 27, 1999 You can try looking for glycerine in the drug store, grocery store or the health food store. In my neighbourhood, those are the three stores that carry it. :-> Oh .. and one more ... the party store/baking supply store. (It's used to improve the texture of cake icing). - Ela (000)___(000) Ela Heyn / @ @ \ ferret@... | | ======@====== http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/5483 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 1999 Report Share Posted December 27, 1999 try the drugstore. they usually have it felicia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2000 Report Share Posted January 11, 2000 From: nchris@... (Chris.N) : << And are they both interchangeable as far as ingredients in toiletries is concerned. >> I'm not sure. I used the Glyceryn-Skin Protectant in a glitter jelly recipe. I have not used the Vegetable Glycerin as yet. BTW both are listed as 100% Glycerin. Joann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2000 Report Share Posted January 11, 2000 Glycerin is found in both animal and vegitable fats (7% - 13%). Until the late 1800's it was only a by-product of the candle industry and was used for making explosives (nitroglycerin). It was discovered that by adding salt to CP soap, the glycerin could be percipitated out. This made soap a " big " buisness because the glycerin could be sold seperately and the " bottom line " looked a lot better. After removing the glycerin, the soap was harder and lasted longer (good advertisement for sales). When the curdled soap is removed from the top of the glycerin, the glycerin is still adulterated with soap, salt, etc and then has to be purified by distilling it. The way it is distilled (its final purity) determines whether it is " food grade " " comsetic grade " , etc. If it is not labeled as " vegitable glycerin " it is safe to assume at least part of it came from animal fat. Either can be considered as " food grade " as long as it is pure. Glycerin in its purest form (C3H8O3) is a form of alcohol (glycerol). HTH JImT in Indonesia >From: FreeJoann@... > > >From: nchris@... (Chris.N) : ><< And are they both interchangeable as far as ingredients in toiletries is >concerned. > >> > >I'm not sure. I used the Glyceryn-Skin Protectant in a glitter jelly recipe. >I have not used the Vegetable Glycerin as yet. BTW both are listed as 100% >Glycerin. >Joann > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2001 Report Share Posted September 25, 2001 What a neat site! Thanks for sharing... Lucinda Glenbrook Farms Herbs and Such Living Healthy! Living Well! http://www.glenbrookfarm.com/herbs glycerin > Hello, everyone! I'm hesitant to admit this here, but I am not much > of a crafter. I am, however; a lover of speciality soap and bath > products. Recently, I not only subscribed to this group, but I also > ran across a webpage www.holidayorganizer.com. The webpage gives > instructions on all sorts of neat items one can make to give as gifts > including a couple of recipes for making homemade bath salts. > Included in the listing of ingredients for the Candy Cane Bath Salts, > I need to add 1/2 teaspoon of glycerin. The Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2001 Report Share Posted September 25, 2001 pharmacy will have liquid glycerin >Included in the listing of ingredients for the Candy Cane Bath Salts, >I need to add 1/2 teaspoon of glycerin. The only way that I've ever > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2001 Report Share Posted September 25, 2001 , Glycerin (or aka Glycerine) is a sweet tasting clear syrup which is extracted from soap in the commercial soap making process. It has a lot of uses. It is very good for your skin (which is why home made soap is better than commercial soaps for your skin because the glycerine is left in home made soaps) and when used to make lotions or creams, improves the spreadability of the cream or lotion (and is also very good for your skin). I'm from Australia and glycerine is sold in 100ml bottles at Health Food shops for about AUD$3.00. Hope this helps. Maybe someone from the US will be able to help you as to places to buy it but I know in Australia, it's easily obtainable. God bless America Sydney, Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2001 Report Share Posted September 26, 2001 You may have to go to a health food store to get veggie glycerin. Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2002 Report Share Posted January 27, 2002 Joyce, Interesting post, thanks. About glycerin, are you saying that natural soaps wherein glycerin isn't an added ingredient but are part of whatever was naturally used to make the soap are better? (I would believe that.) I've seen glycerin in TONS of commercial products - soaps, shampoos, whatever. I would appreciate it if you could go into a little more detail about the glycerin issue if you feel like it. Best wishes, CB _________________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2002 Report Share Posted January 27, 2002 >About glycerin, are you saying that natural soaps wherein glycerin isn't an added ingredient but are part of whatever was naturally used to make the soap are better?< Hi, Yes , with commercial soap it's like what they do to white bread, ya know when they strip all the nutrition & then add back some (possibly synthetic) vitamins and call it ENRICHED! It might be better , but it certainly isn't enriched! In soapmaking they use a method where all the soap is put in a machine that squeezes all the glycerin out. I have seen a list that Ivory was the worst soap on the market for it's harshness. Also the only reason Ivory floats is because air is whipped into it. Not because it's pure. Almost 100% of commercial soap is made of tallow. Yuck! Any type chicken , beef , pork etc. I use olive oil & because my DH likes it I do render beef tallow and use it in his special edition soap. But I never add it in other soap. What regular soap did you see with glycerin added ? I was told they were changing Ivory due to it's bad reputation among dermatologists & a lot of competition from smaller natural soap companies. Glycerin forms naturally makes the soap creamy and is wonderful. I have read a lot about the glycerin soap that is on the market, it's similar to Neutrogena.They all have alcohol in them usually everclear . Sometimes rubbing alcohol. The rubbing alcohol ones usually have fragrance oil (synthetic) to mask the smell. They look real neat sometimes with imbedded items & are clear , but they are mostly all synthetic chemical. The only reason you would see glycerin added to a soap is because it was stripped out in the first place. Shea , hemp, castor, almond , jojoba oils are added to make a good soap even more luxurious & is great for the skin. I don't know any soapmakers that add glycerin except those who make an opaque soap that looks like regular soap , but it has usually coconut oil added for this effect-then it would read glycerin on the label. Any soap without glycerin in whether naturally or added is just detergent. We might as well buy cheap laundry detergent & use it. My hands and face are where I notice the difference the most. I do not get chapped , dry hands anymore in the winter & I am constantly washing my hands. Joyce RE: Glycerin Joyce, Interesting post, thanks. About glycerin, are you saying that natural soaps wherein glycerin isn't an added ingredient but are part of whatever was naturally used to make the soap are better? (I would believe that.) I've seen glycerin in TONS of commercial products - soaps, shampoos, whatever. I would appreciate it if you could go into a little more detail about the glycerin issue if you feel like it. Best wishes, CB _________________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2002 Report Share Posted January 28, 2002 Joyce, I don't recall a specific soap brand with added glycerin, but it's likely to be among those advertising they moisturize. Facial cleansers, moisturizers and body lotions are rife with the stuff. Since people have come to know glycerin as a moisture-retention agent (it will get it FROM anywhere... including the deeper layers of one's skin...) I wonder if some 'natural' products might list it as an ingredient if it's just present in a natural ingredient. Not sure if labeling laws allow that sort of thing. Anyway, my skin does better on those few things I can find that don't have glycerin. Now they're even adding the stuff to lo-carb bars (gak). And glycerin, I think, can be from a corn source. Not good given ER4YT and food allergies. _________________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2002 Report Share Posted March 26, 2002 In a message dated 3/26/02 8:20:25 AM Central Standard Time, sagehill@... writes: > I believe the reverse is also true: Instead of just drawing moisture to > your skin, it will also pull it from your skin, especially in very dry air, > Ah. Believe it or not, Alaska is very dry. Here in Anchorage, we cannot even make snowmen very often because the snow is too dry to pack together. The woman who wanted the soap is new to Alaska, so I guess I need to chat with her more about why she wants the glycerin soap. Thanks for the information. ¸..·´¨¨)) -:¦:- ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) ((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:¦:- Sage -:¦:- -:¦:- ((¸¸.·´* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2002 Report Share Posted March 26, 2002 In a message dated 3/26/02 8:20:25 AM Central Standard Time, sagehill@... writes: > I believe the reverse is also true: Instead of just drawing moisture to > your skin, it will also pull it from your skin, especially in very dry air, > Ah. Believe it or not, Alaska is very dry. Here in Anchorage, we cannot even make snowmen very often because the snow is too dry to pack together. The woman who wanted the soap is new to Alaska, so I guess I need to chat with her more about why she wants the glycerin soap. Thanks for the information. ¸..·´¨¨)) -:¦:- ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) ((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:¦:- Sage -:¦:- -:¦:- ((¸¸.·´* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2002 Report Share Posted May 8, 2002 What about From Nature With Love? - ELa (000)___(000) Ela Heyn / @ @ \ ferret@... | | ======@====== http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/5483 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2003 Report Share Posted February 27, 2003 --- You should not put a preservative on anything for the lips... if the bath oil is just oil, no need for it there either... yo should be all set. In , " himmehill " <himmehill@m...> wrote: > I am thinking about making some lava products, like Cat had done with lip gloss. More specifically, a bath product. Does anyone see why I shouldn't use glycerin mixed with an oil for the bath. Would I need a preservative, and if so what? Any ideas would be appreciated. Lori > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2003 Report Share Posted February 27, 2003 Lori, Check out www.makeyourcosmetics.com there is a recipe for lavender bath syrup that uses glycerin in it. The recipe is copyrighted so I won't post it, but it should give you an idea of proportions for your bath oil. <(((>< glycerin I am thinking about making some lava products, like Cat had done with lip gloss. More specifically, a bath product. Does anyone see why I shouldn't use glycerin mixed with an oil for the bath. Would I need a preservative, and if so what? Any ideas would be appreciated. Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2003 Report Share Posted March 2, 2003 I think it's a great idea...layered or floating bath oil Cat, Once again. Thanks. I haven't tried the " intimate lotion " yet. I have to take pictures for entry into a show this weekend. So I will be busy making all the great ideas and try to post some after. Thanks again. Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2003 Report Share Posted June 2, 2003 Can someone tell me where to find glycerin and in what form you buy it? Can you find it at the grocery? is it a liquid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2003 Report Share Posted June 2, 2003 you can get glycerin at any drug store usually, walgreens eckerds etc, it is almost always in the laxitive area or stomach/antiacid its clear and yes its very liquid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2003 Report Share Posted June 2, 2003 Glycerin is kinda thick, like a syrup. Walmart carries it in the medicine section (can't remember what it's near), ask for it. It is a small (about 4 oz, I think) bottle. If you would like some internet sites, let me know and I will email them to you, privately, of course. tina 's Handcrafteds a bit of fragrance always clings to the hand ----- Original Message ----- Can someone tell me where to find glycerin and in what form you buy it? Can you find it at the grocery? is it a liquid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2003 Report Share Posted June 2, 2003 > Can someone tell me where to find glycerin and in what form you buy it? Can > you find it at the grocery? is it a liquid? _ I get my glycerin at Wal-Mart it comes in a 4 ounce bottle and it is a liquid. You find it in and around the pharmacy stuff. Raven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2003 Report Share Posted June 2, 2003 *delurking for a moment* Gylcerin is in the OTC section (medicine & pharmacy) , which is normally beside HBA (Health & Beauty). All walmarts basically have the same floor layout and those two departments are always beside eachother. HTH Brightest Blessings, Brigid RE: RE: glycerin Glycerin is kinda thick, like a syrup. Walmart carries it in the medicine section (can't remember what it's near), ask for it. It is a small (about 4 oz, I think) bottle. If you would like some internet sites, let me know and I will email them to you, privately, of course. tina 's Handcrafteds a bit of fragrance always clings to the hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2003 Report Share Posted June 3, 2003 Thanks to everyone who responded to a newbie's question about where to find glycerin. I appreciate all your ideas and help. This is a great group. Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2003 Report Share Posted June 4, 2003 Walmart sells Vegetable glycerin in the crafts section-cake decorating- and I believe the synthetic glycerin is in the pharmacy section, correct me if I am wrong. I orderfrom an online supplier or from a health food store, now in larger quantities than Walmart sells. NOW makes a great vegetable glycerin, also camden grey sells it, as do other soap and toiletry suppliers online. I use only " vegetable " glycerin, since the synthetic kind has " polyglyco " l in it and is not desireable for my needs. hth Sherry Sherry's Creations http://www.herbalsoap-healingcreams.com/ Natural Care E-books & Spreadsheets for Beginners to Intermediates. _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2003 Report Share Posted June 28, 2003 > Can someone tell me where to find glycerin and in what form > you buy it? Can > you find it at the grocery? is it a liquid? I know I'm replying a bit late, but you should check at any farm/ranch stores, animal pharmaceuticals, and veterinarians offices. You can get it by the gallon fairly cheaply. It's a clear, thick liquid. CJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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