Glycerin (99%)

It is a highly purified trihydroxyl alcohol (polyol) widely used in cosmetics as a key moisturizing ingredient. It is colorless, odorless, viscous, and completely miscible with water. It is typically extracted from plant sources through rigorous purification processes to achieve 99% purity.

Glycerin acts as a humectant within the skin by attracting and retaining water in the surface layers, thus improving the skin's appearance of smoothness, elasticity, and comfort. It boasts excellent stability, high gentleness, and broad compatibility with most active ingredients and preservation systems, making it a key component in skincare and haircare formulations.

Benefits

• Effective hydration and improved skin smoothness
• It supports a feeling of comfort and skin elasticity.
• It contributes to improving the texture of products and ease of distribution.
• Reduces the feeling of dryness and tightness
• Compatible with most active ingredients such as niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and aloe vera

How to use

• Manufacturing stage: Water stage
• Temperature: Thermally stable and can be added to hot or cold foods.
• Recommended pH range: 3 to 10
• Stylistic notes:
  • It is preferable to use it in balanced proportions to avoid a sticky feeling.
  • It works more efficiently when combined with other moisturizing agents.
  • It does not conflict with common cosmetic preservation systems.

Recommended ratios

• Facial care products: 2% – 5%
• Body care products: 3% – 10%
• Hair care products: 1% – 5%
• The maximum recommended amount for cosmetic use is up to 10% (higher percentages may be used in special products with sensory control).

Melting

• Water: Fully miscible
• Glycolates: Miscible
• Oils: Insoluble
• Notes: It is easily incorporated into the aqueous phase and does not require an emulsifier.

Applications

• Face and body creams and lotions
• Hydrating serums
• facial cleansers
• Shampoos and hair conditioners
• Sensitive skincare products

Storage

• Store in a tightly sealed container.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture.
• Chemically stable and unaffected by light
• Avoid water pollution to maintain quality

Organizational notes:

• For cosmetic use only
• Permitted in accordance with EU legislation and the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA)
• It is one of the safest and most widely used ingredients in cosmetics.