NOW FoodsSolutions, Vegetable Glycerin, 100% Pure, Versatile Skin Care, Softening and Moisturizing, 16-Ounce

NOW products, in my experience, are excellent quality. This vegetable glycerine (AKA glycerin or glycerol) certainly is excellent. I use it as-is to condition my fingernails after removing polish. It quickly hydrates and moisturizes the nail bed and prepares it for another go-round with polish or nail treatments. You can even add it to your bottle of nail polish remover to make the remover less damaging to your nails. I also use it along with shea butter, cocoa butter, and sometimes coconut oil and avocado oil when I make my own lotions or creams. By whipping it into warmed shea butter, I can create the viscosity I want -- everything from almost liquid lotions to chunky squares (actually, I use a silicon tray with heart shapes) of moisturizing "butter."Some people mix it with baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to make a teeth whitening toothpaste. I tried that but prefer my Colgate Optic White. There is a lot of misinformation about glycerine on the internet, so you can get bogged down in a lot of false leads if you're not careful. I could not find any scientific studies that supported the charge that glycerine damages teeth and I found articles by medical professionals that say it does not. In any event, I didn't like the homemade whitening toothpaste, but I did find a GREAT way to use it. Clinical (double-blind, etc.) studies show that arginine and calcium carbonate are good for teeth. So I took a couple of tablets of each, ground them up and mixed them into a paste with 2/3 ratio of glycerine. The "paste" that results makes teeth healthier and less likely to experience pain when whitening products are used.On my skin, I do not like the feel of glycerine when used undiluted; I always have to mix it with something. In fact, I have read from reliable sources that it can draw so much moisture from the lower layers of skin that it can cause blistering if used at 100%. I've never had that experience because I mix it with ingredients like shea and cocoa butters.That said, my nails and skin are healthier than ever and I'm saving money because I no longer buy commercial lotions. Glycerine is an emollient and humectant that is well-documented as a remedy for dry, rough, itchy skin and minor skin irritations such as diaper rash, so I know I am not just imagining a "placebo effect". As an ingredient that is found naturally in the skin and that helps skin retain its healthy, barrier function, it is very effective and very helpful. Love it!

The media could not be loaded. The NOW Solutions Vegetable Glycerin works wonderfully for keeping my skin soft and hydrated. It has no strong scent, which makes it perfect for mixing with other skincare products or essential oils. I love that it’s lightweight and absorbs well without leaving an oily or greasy feel.The consistency is smooth and easy to apply, and a little goes a long way. It’s a simple, natural product that has become a staple in my skincare routine. Excellent quality and great value for the price!This product is just as decribed. I bought it for my hair to keep in moisturised and my skin.

Worth its weight in gold . I literally have tried almost every product out there from ALL price points and nothing has solved the dry areas around my nose and chin except this stuff . I used it once and wondered why I hadn’t heard of this stuff before given I’m not so young and know a thing or two about skincare. It may come off as sticky to some but you really only need a tiny bit .I rub it in well with my serums and proceed with the rest of my skincare regimen and it’s perfect . Never going to go without it, it really works!! Skin is soft , very moisturized , no real smell , no nonsense . If you’re on the fence get it , at this price point go for it !! Big winner in my book!!

it's my first experience using glycerine and i don't know yet how i feel about it. i rubbed a small amount into my skin and it made it feel very hot. i will try to dilute it next time with water and coconut oil. it's colorless, odorless, seems fresh and good quality, smooth and not sticky. i don't like that it doesn't list what plant(s) it was extracted from, i'd prefer more transparency there.

In my experience this works best when mixed with water. I have curly hair and I mist it every day with water to brush and style the curls. I started adding a bit of this to my water sprayer to mist my hair and noticed it really helped with detangling my hair! My hair also feels softer when I do this on a consistent basis. I also like to mix a dab in with my face wash when washing my face in the morning. I do use a moisturizing face wash but my skin is drier than normal so I use this for additional moisture and it does help cut down on that dryness. It’s natural, cost effective and has worked out great for me so far! Definitely recommend trying it out.

I make my own body lotion and have been using this brand. It quality. I pair it with other ingredients that makes my skin soft and moisturized.

I love this stuff! It’s 100% pure and works wonders, especially on my hands and feet. Super moisturizing and leaves my skin feeling soft without being greasy. A little goes a long way, and it’s perfect for winter/Summer dryness or just everyday care. Highly recommend if you need something simple and effective!6 people found