How to make glycerin

If you’ve been to the grocery store, no doubt you’ve been inundated with the number of cooking oils on the shelves. Gone are the days when one would reach for the olive oil or canola oil and call it a day. From coconut oil to avocado oil to grape-seed oil, there seems to be a new oil to try out each week. But which oils are the healthiest? And which oils are the best to cook with? Before you choose an oil, there are a few things to consider. For starters, you’ll want to look at the oil’s…

Learn how to make glycerites, AKA glycerin infusion or glycerin extract, to use in your DIY skin care. Get everything you need to know about the skin care benefits of DIY glycerites and how to use them. PLUS an easy DIY glycerite recipe to help you make your own glycerites.

Looking for a natural, hydrating soap recipe that won't parch dry skin even further? Learn how to make glycerin soap at home.

There are several ways to make soap, each one of them with specific components. Glycerin can be used within that process but, do you really…

Looking for melt and pour soap ideas? Here’s how to make glycerin or melt and pour soap without lye. Soap melt and pour is easy to make in about 10 minutes at home. This melt and pour soap diy tells you step by step how to make soap without lye. It also includes several glycerin melt and pour soap recipes. Soap making melt and pour can produce a unique bar of soap depending on what you add to it. Learn how to make diy melt and pour soap recipe. #soap #meltandpour #soapmaking #diy #diysoap…

Have you been searching for an alternative to alcohol-based tinctures? Looking for a way to extract and preserve your herbs? Vegetable glycerine, the sweet principle of oils, was discovered in 1789 and came into use by herbalists around 1846. This liquid is obtained by the hydrolysis of vegetable fats or fixed oils.

This is a basic recipe for how to make glycerin soap that is clear. It takes a bit of practice to get it clear. My first batch turned out cloudy and I think it was because the soap base I made wasn't dissolved enough. Take your time and be patient!

So, is glycerin a preservative? Yes, glycerin is a non-toxic and natural preservative if present in concentrations of 55 percent or higher. But formulations with high glycerin levels are sticky—which may not be desirable, depending on your product. Let’s take a closer look at what you need to know about preservatives and glycerin. #wellness #diy #homemade #handmade #glycerin | using vegetable glycerin | via @RusticWise

Fresh plants are ideal for making herbal glycerites. In these non-alcoholic tinctures, glycerin excels at preserving the fresh plant juices.

There are several ways to make body lotion at home. In this article, we want to show you how to make body lotion with glycerin. Read on to find out! This winter, everyone is stocking up on conventional body lotions and creams. But why don’t you try making your own body lotion instead?! It’s very …