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Vegetable Glycerine - Essentially Natural

Vegetable Glycerine - Essentially Natural

Regular price R 39.00
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INCI: Glycerin

Vegetable Glycerine is a thick, clear humectant derived from vegetable oils and used widely in cosmetic formulation to attract and hold water. It is highly soluble in water and alcohol, which makes it easy to incorporate into toners, gels, cleansers, creams, and hair products. This version is cosmetic grade and made from sustainably sourced palm and palm kernel oil, so it is a formulation ingredient rather than a finished skincare product. It is not an oil, even though it comes from vegetable oil sources.

♡ Why we love it: We choose to stock Vegetable Glycerine because it is one of the most useful workhorse ingredients in DIY cosmetic making. It brings moisture support, flexibility, and ease of use across many formula types, and the RSPO-certified palm and palm kernel sourcing makes it a more responsible fit where palm-derived ingredients are needed.

EN Staff Tip: Use glycerine to make your own botanical extracts! Learn how here: How To Make Glycerites .

This product is certified: Vegan, Beauty Without Cruelty, and Food Safe.

Need detailed info? COAs and SDSs are available — just send us the product name and batch number, and we’ll gladly share them with you.
  • INCI Name: Glycerin
  • Form: Clear, viscous liquid
  • Purity: Glycerol content 99.5 to 101%
  • Solubility: Water and alcohol soluble
  • Grade: Cosmetic grade
  • Certification: RSPO certified
  • Source: Sustainably sourced palm and palm kernel oil
  • Adding humectant support to lotions, creams, and serums
  • Improving skin feel in cleansers, body washes, and liquid soaps
  • Supporting softer-feeling hair in shampoos and conditioners
  • Making glycerite-style botanical extracts
  • Adding slip and moisture support to water-based gels and toners

    Vegetable Glycerine Is For:

  • DIY formulators building water-based and emulsified products
  • Mild humectant support in skincare and haircare formulas
  • Toners, gels, cleansers, and hair products that need a water-soluble moisture binder
  • Glycerite-style extraction projects
  • Vegetable Glycerine Is Not For:

  • Palm-free ingredient requirements
  • Anhydrous formulas with no water-soluble phase
  • Finished ready-to-use skincare without formulation
  • Oil-only blending where full solubility is expected
  • As a Humectant in Formulas: Add to the water phase and mix until fully dissolved.
  • As a Toner Additive: Combine with a suitable water-based toner or hydrosol base and mix well.
  • As a Glycerite Ingredient: Use as part of a glycerite-style extraction method with appropriate formulation practice.
  • Processing Tip: Use moderate levels, as very high glycerine can feel tacky in leave-on products.
  • Processing Tip: Because it is water and alcohol soluble, it works best in formulas with a water-soluble phase.
  • For cosmetic use only
  • Avoid contact with eyes
  • Patch test finished products before use
  • Keep sealed and protected from heat and direct sunlight
  • Keep out of reach of children and pets

Q: Is this Vegetable Glycerine palm free?
A: No. It is made from sustainably sourced palm and palm kernel oil and is RSPO certified.

Q: Will Vegetable Glycerine feel sticky?
A: At higher levels it can feel tacky, which is why many formulas use it at moderate percentages.

Q: Can it be used in a water-based spray?
A: Yes. It dissolves well in water, but modest levels are usually preferred to keep the finish more comfortable.

Q: Is Vegetable Glycerine an oil?
A: No. It is a water-soluble humectant, not an oil, even though it is derived from vegetable oil sources.

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Annelise R. (Cape Town, ZA)
5 stars

Your glycerine is lovely. I am using it in my makeup remover and it makes a real difference. Very nice

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Theresa (Cape Town, ZA)
Essentially Natural Vegetable Glycerine

love the difference it makes to my fomula.

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Janet P.
Pure

Your vegetable glycerine sinks deep into my skin and is a perfect carrier for other ingredients like essential oils, shea butter and castor oil. I also use it on my hair and scalp as a mask.

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Chante S. (Oudtshoorn, ZA)
Such a nice texture

Such a great quality product. I use this vegetable glycerine in my DIY soaps. It blends well with other ingredients and you can feel the difference in texture immediately. Packaging is lovely and practical, and as always, delivery was relatively quick and easy. Definitely a staple in my DIY kit!

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Nuro (Johannesburg, ZA)
Moisturizes the skin so well

Added to other oil makes a excellent lubricant for both skin and hair products.

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Marguerite d.T. (Roodepoort, ZA)
Smooth

This has a smooth and perfect texture and thickness. Thumbs up for this one.

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L. (Johannesburg, ZA)
Natural vegetable glycerine

Great product to mix with skin and hair products. A little goes a long way. Pours well, less sticky than the artificial glycerine.

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Tyler V. (Johannesburg, ZA)
I need more!

I used this so fast - I need more but I did buy a small batch - next batch will be larger.

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Cleo S. (Durban, ZA)

It's the best glycerine I've purchased,I love the viscosity. I use it in my skincare products and just started making my own glycerites. Thank you for always delivering quality products.

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Ingrid S. (Sasolburg, ZA)

Perfect for homemade face products

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Chanelle M.M. (Cape Town, ZA)
Great product

I'm deeply grateful to Essentially Natural for their exceptional service, the warm customer support, and the thoughtful gift that came with my purchase. Your efforts are sincerely appreciated. The glycerine has worked wonders for my extremely dry skin, freeing me from the incessant itching. Additionally, I've found it to be an excellent moisturizer for my hair and a great addition to my DIYs.

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Louise S. (Port Elizabeth, ZA)

It is always a pleasure to order from Essentially Natural. Service is excellent and snappy. Website is very user friendly and not many websites offer the inside info, knowledge, tips, recipes etc that you guys give out freely.
Thank you!

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Simonne P. (Johannesburg, ZA)
Amazing Product

So happy with my purchase perfect with my Rose water

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Clare D.b. (Cape Town, ZA)
Great product

I have recently lost alot of weight and my face has been hit the hardest, very dry and more visible wrinkles.
I have combined the vegetable glycerin with the sweet almond oil and the difference is noticeable. Thanks for having such a wonder range available

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Pamela N. (Somerset West, ZA)
Best Solution to my toddler's problematic skin

I am so very pleased with your product. My sweet daughter was born with a very rare skin condition. Essentially Natural made it possible for me to take very good care of her skin as nothing else works as good as vegetable glycerine. I have tried everything, nothing works so well with the SBR Repair cream, and on top of that, I cannot find vegetable glycerine anywhere else.. And I cannot go one day without it! You will definitely hear from me again.. And further into the future. Thanks Essentially Natural

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Nkosimphile U. (Johannesburg, ZA)
Vege glycerine

I've been struggling to find this product until I started shopping with you guys and for the formulas I create, its necessary to have the vegetable form of glycerine and not the popular one which pulls moisture out of the skin.

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Jane C. (Johannesburg, ZA)
Very best

Excellent service.The order arrived the next day, the glycerin is pure and natural, I use it for my hair products. Will buy again

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Juanique M. (Cullinan, ZA)
Absolutely love your product and service

You were so fast on my order and your product is better than what I expected. Will definitely order again soon. Thank you for your great service

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Nikiwe M. (Durban, ZA)

I want to use it on preparation of homemade dishwasher

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Charnell B. (Cape Town, ZA)
Vegetable Glycerine

Oh oh oh

Now let me tell you about this one. This is my most favourite of all. Its actually my main ingredient in diy products. Without it i will really get a fit lol coz if this one ingredient is not in my products it will never be the same coz this is magic in a bottle. This 1 product is what makes each an every diy products unique.

Essentially Natural thank you for bringing and being the best of the best

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Zan (Johannesburg, ZA)
Vegetable glycerine

My skin is hydrated and growing . Thank you so much and it lasts long

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Megan C. (Swellendam, ZA)
youthful glow

I'm 33 and have have fairly dry skin (at least naturally) So using this as a primer for my base is amazing because it doesn't allow the makeup to penetrate the pours but rather penetrates the pours and then you put your base on top. Perfect to give that natural looking glow too, that youthful shine :) What I will say is that if you have oily skin - I don't think this is for you as it is a bit sticky/shiny. But dry or combination skin, yes! Also - if I'm at home and with my dogs - I play with them a lot - I don't use this as dirt from the dogs sticks to my face - but like I said, as a primer - perfection

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Charmaine S. (Durban, ZA)
Great product

Perfect for my natural beauty products

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Dennis A. (Durban, ZA)
Great product, great service

My son suffers from Ichthyosis Vulgaris and we have tried many expensive lotions to control his condition but the most cost-effective method that really works well is to mix the Essentially Natural Vegetable Glycerine with water 50/50 and use it on his skin after showering.
The service that Essentially Natural gives is also outstanding, the product was packed very well and shipped promptly.
You have a repeat customer.

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Desiree (Cape Town, ZA)
Delivered in perfect condition

Did not use this product yet, but it was delivered in perfect condition, nicely rapped to prevent any leakage.

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Thandie L.S. (Pretoria, ZA)
Love it

Love this so much I'll be coming for more

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Gladys (Pretoria, ZA)
Love the quality

I love he easy it mixes with my rosewater and other products

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Stef (Johannesburg, ZA)
Great quality

Used in my handwash! Lovely.

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Vusumuzi M. (Johannesburg, ZA)

Essentially Natural Vegetable Glycerine

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Nu D. (Cape Town, ZA)
5 stars

Great product and service!

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Khumo (Johannesburg, ZA)
Absolutely amazing

The vegetable glycerine was exactly what I expected and more. I used it in my home made shea butter and it worked wonders. Definitely going to make another purchase soon

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Rashida C. (Durban, ZA)
Essentially natural vegetable glycerin

Excellent product. Have peace of mind using this product.

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