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Vegetable Glycerine

Vegetable Glycerine

“So handy for mixing in the xanthan gum”

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A versatile, biodegradable ingredient that adds moisturising properties to your DIY cleaning products. It helps to retain moisture in surfaces and is ideal for making hand soaps and gentle cleaners.

What is it?

Vegetable glycerine, also known as glycerol or glycerin, is a natural compound that is typically derived from plant-based sources. It is a colourless, odourless, and viscous liquid with a sweet taste.

Vegetable glycerine has various uses in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and personal care industries.

  • Ingredient: Vegetable Glycerine - Palm Oil Free
  • Chemical Formula: C3H8O3
  • pH: 6-7


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Key Benefits

Thickener
Glycerine can be used as a thickening agent in various cosmetic formulations, giving products a desirable consistency and texture. Best mixed with Xanthan Gum to make gels.

Stabiliser
Glycerine likes to keep things together. It prevents ingredients from separating in your cleaning mixtures, so your products stay strong and effective.

Moisture Lock
Glycerine's humectant properties help retain moisture, preventing cleaning products from drying out too quickly. This is particularly important for products like liquid soaps and dishwashing detergents.

Moisturiser
Renowned for its moisturising abilities. It attracts and retains moisture from the air, helping to hydrate the skin and hair. It's often found in lotions creams, and hair conditioners.

Emollient
Glycerine forms a protective layer on the skin's surface, helping to locks in moisture, so your skin stays soft.

Usage Tips

Kitchen

  • Mix with xanthan gum to thicken water-based products like castile soap for dish liquid


Bathroom

  • Mix with xanthan gum to thicken a citric acid solution to make a toilet gel or other water-based products like hand, body wash to thicken the consistency.

Check out our DIY Recipe Hub for natural cleaning products you can make at home

Packaging

Sturdy, solid, quality amber glass bottles that can be re-used, refilled or worst case recycled. You can see our Speciality Glassware range for closures that can you can add to empty bottles.

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Save Money 

DIY cleaners are much cheaper than store-bought options, saving you money in the long run while still providing effective cleaning power.

Healthier 

You control the ingredients, which means no harmful chemicals, synthetic fragrances, or plastic waste

Eco-friendly and ethical

Our ingredients are biodegradable, septic-safe, vegan-friendly, and ethically sourced, ensuring minimal impact on the planet and supporting ethical practices.

Fun & empowering

Making your own cleaners gives you a sense of control and accomplishment, knowing exactly what goes into your cleaning routine and taking a hands-on approach to maintaining a healthier home.

Support small ethical 

By choosing us, you're supporting a small family business right here in Melbourne. With the help of my husband, daughter, and our Cavoodle Maxi, we’re on a big mission to make cleaning simpler, greener, and kinder!

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Leanne S.D.C.L. (Hobart, AU)
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Great prices, great quality, delivered quickly. Couldn’t ask for better. Will definitely purchase from you again. Thank you.

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Naomi S.
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Great product and I love that it's organic!
Love the packaging too!

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Nicole R.
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Received fast and exactly what I wanted