{"id":9128,"date":"2020-07-08T09:32:19","date_gmt":"2020-07-08T07:32:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/?p=9128"},"modified":"2020-07-03T20:07:37","modified_gmt":"2020-07-03T18:07:37","slug":"properties-uses-and-benefits-of-vegetable-glycerin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/properties-uses-and-benefits-of-vegetable-glycerin\/","title":{"rendered":"Properties, uses and benefits of plant glycerin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Vegetable glycerin is one of the most commonly used elements in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries. Even if you don&#8217;t know it, <strong>it is present in many products<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It has a great variety of applications, as well as benefits, which have made it a highly appreciated element in various industries manufacturing products of daily and frequent use.<\/p>\n<p>Come with us to discover a little more about the properties of this ingredient, characterized by its great effectiveness and extensive references.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/properties-uses-and-benefits-of-vegetable-glycerin\/#What_is_vegetable_glycerin\" >What is vegetable glycerin?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/properties-uses-and-benefits-of-vegetable-glycerin\/#How_is_vegetable_glycerin_obtained\" >How is vegetable glycerin obtained?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/properties-uses-and-benefits-of-vegetable-glycerin\/#Characteristics_of_vegetable_glycerin\" >Characteristics of vegetable glycerin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/properties-uses-and-benefits-of-vegetable-glycerin\/#Properties_of_glycerin\" >Properties of glycerin<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/properties-uses-and-benefits-of-vegetable-glycerin\/#Moisturizing_properties\" >Moisturizing properties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/properties-uses-and-benefits-of-vegetable-glycerin\/#Emollient_properties\" >Emollient properties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/properties-uses-and-benefits-of-vegetable-glycerin\/#Hypoallergenic_properties\" >Hypoallergenic properties:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/properties-uses-and-benefits-of-vegetable-glycerin\/#Benefits_of_using_vegetable_glycerin\" >Benefits of using vegetable glycerin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/properties-uses-and-benefits-of-vegetable-glycerin\/#Uses_of_vegetable_glycerin\" >Uses of vegetable glycerin<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/properties-uses-and-benefits-of-vegetable-glycerin\/#Uses_of_vegetable_glycerin_in_the_food_industry\" >Uses of vegetable glycerin in the food industry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/properties-uses-and-benefits-of-vegetable-glycerin\/#Uses_of_vegetable_glycerin_in_the_cosmetic_industry\" >Uses of vegetable glycerin in the cosmetic industry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/properties-uses-and-benefits-of-vegetable-glycerin\/#Uses_of_vegetable_glycerin_in_the_pharmaceutical_industry\" >Uses of vegetable glycerin in the pharmaceutical industry<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/properties-uses-and-benefits-of-vegetable-glycerin\/#Recommendations_and_care_when_using_vegetable_glycerin\" >Recommendations and care when using vegetable glycerin<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_vegetable_glycerin\"><\/span>What is vegetable glycerin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8881\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Que\u0301-es-la-glicerina-vegetal-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\u00bfQu\u00e9 es la glicerina vegetal?\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Que\u0301-es-la-glicerina-vegetal-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Que\u0301-es-la-glicerina-vegetal-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Que\u0301-es-la-glicerina-vegetal-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Que\u0301-es-la-glicerina-vegetal-75x39.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Que\u0301-es-la-glicerina-vegetal-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Que\u0301-es-la-glicerina-vegetal-512x268.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Que\u0301-es-la-glicerina-vegetal.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Vegetable glycerin is a thick liquid of colourless, odourless and sweet-tasting vegetable origin, <strong>obtained from plants such as palm, coconut, soya or linseed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This element is present in all fats and oils in the form of fatty acid ester, and due to its adaptability it is used in many beauty products.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_vegetable_glycerin_obtained\"><\/span>How is vegetable glycerin obtained?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8888\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Co\u0301mo-se-obtiene-la-glicerina-vegetal-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\u00bfC\u00f3mo se obtiene la glicerina vegetal?\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Co\u0301mo-se-obtiene-la-glicerina-vegetal-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Co\u0301mo-se-obtiene-la-glicerina-vegetal-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Co\u0301mo-se-obtiene-la-glicerina-vegetal-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Co\u0301mo-se-obtiene-la-glicerina-vegetal-75x39.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Co\u0301mo-se-obtiene-la-glicerina-vegetal-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Co\u0301mo-se-obtiene-la-glicerina-vegetal-512x268.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Co\u0301mo-se-obtiene-la-glicerina-vegetal.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Vegetable glycerin is obtained from an <strong>extraction process called hydrolysis<\/strong>, where unsaturated fats are fixed by the action of temperature, pressure and water.<\/p>\n<p>During this process, the unsaturated fats present in the glycerin are separated and the glycerin is absorbed by water, resulting in refined glycerin with fewer impurities.<\/p>\n<p>When purified, vegetable glycerin <strong>acquires an oily texture ideal for the preparation of toothpaste, shampoo and lotions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics_of_vegetable_glycerin\"><\/span>Characteristics of vegetable glycerin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8895\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Caracteri\u0301sticas-de-la-glicerina-vegetal-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Caracter\u00edsticas de la glicerina vegetal\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Caracteri\u0301sticas-de-la-glicerina-vegetal-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Caracteri\u0301sticas-de-la-glicerina-vegetal-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Caracteri\u0301sticas-de-la-glicerina-vegetal-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Caracteri\u0301sticas-de-la-glicerina-vegetal-75x39.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Caracteri\u0301sticas-de-la-glicerina-vegetal-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Caracteri\u0301sticas-de-la-glicerina-vegetal-512x268.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Caracteri\u0301sticas-de-la-glicerina-vegetal.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As we have told you, it is a very versatile product, used in a good number of companies dedicated to the <strong>manufacture of beauty, personal care and food products<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Among the main characteristics of vegetable glycerin we have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>thick substance, without flavor or color<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is extracted from 100% vegetable fats.<\/li>\n<li><strong>It has an oily texture.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is soluble in both water and alcohol.<\/li>\n<li><strong>It has a conditioning and fixing effect.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Properties_of_glycerin\"><\/span>Properties of glycerin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8902\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Propiedades-de-la-glicerina-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Propiedades de la glicerina\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Propiedades-de-la-glicerina-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Propiedades-de-la-glicerina-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Propiedades-de-la-glicerina-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Propiedades-de-la-glicerina-75x39.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Propiedades-de-la-glicerina-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Propiedades-de-la-glicerina-512x268.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Propiedades-de-la-glicerina.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Being an element that comes from nature, glycerin has properties that <strong>stand out not only in the pharmaceutical sector but also in the cosmetic <\/strong>one<\/p>\n<p>Glycerin has moisturizing, emollient and hypoallergenic properties.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moisturizing_properties\"><\/span>Moisturizing properties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Some of the moisturizing properties of <\/strong>glycerin, very appreciated in the cosmetics manufacturing industry, are<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Attracts and retains water to conserve moisture<\/li>\n<li>Maintain the level of hydration in the skin.<\/li>\n<li>To evaluate the moisturizing power of other active ingredients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emollient_properties\"><\/span>Emollient properties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The emollient properties of glycerin focus on the care and protection of the skin.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>It moisturizes and softens the skin.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Reduces the depth of wrinkles.<\/li>\n<li>It favours the <strong>absorption of emulsions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hypoallergenic_properties\"><\/span>Hypoallergenic properties:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The hypoallergenic properties of glycerin stand out in the pharmaceutical industry, because it <strong>can be consumed by anyone without risk of allergy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is ideal for the <strong>elaboration of medicines and treatments for skin conditions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is used to make <strong>hand soaps and gels<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>perfect<\/strong> ingredient <strong>to fight acne<\/strong> since it can be used in sensitive skins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_using_vegetable_glycerin\"><\/span>Benefits of using vegetable glycerin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8909\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Beneficios-de-usar-glicerina-vegetal-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Beneficios de usar glicerina vegetal\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Beneficios-de-usar-glicerina-vegetal-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Beneficios-de-usar-glicerina-vegetal-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Beneficios-de-usar-glicerina-vegetal-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Beneficios-de-usar-glicerina-vegetal-75x39.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Beneficios-de-usar-glicerina-vegetal-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Beneficios-de-usar-glicerina-vegetal-512x268.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Beneficios-de-usar-glicerina-vegetal.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Glycerin has countless benefits that <strong>can be seen reflected in the various areas of action where it is applied<\/strong>, among them we have<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It<strong> increases the skin&#8217;s elasticity<\/strong> and helps to soften the skin.<\/li>\n<li>Fights expression lines and wrinkles.<\/li>\n<li>It<strong> soothes irritation, inflammation and <\/strong>mosquito<strong> bites<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is used to cure wounds, eczemas and dermatitis, favouring the process of skin recovery.<\/li>\n<li>It has a <strong>protective action on the skin <\/strong>and can be used on different types of skin.<\/li>\n<li>Helps maintain skin moisture to nourish dry skin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uses_of_vegetable_glycerin\"><\/span>Uses of vegetable glycerin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8916\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Usos-de-la-glicerina-vegetal-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Usos de la glicerina vegetal\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Usos-de-la-glicerina-vegetal-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Usos-de-la-glicerina-vegetal-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Usos-de-la-glicerina-vegetal-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Usos-de-la-glicerina-vegetal-75x39.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Usos-de-la-glicerina-vegetal-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Usos-de-la-glicerina-vegetal-512x268.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Usos-de-la-glicerina-vegetal.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are many uses and applications for vegetable glycerin. This natural product has <strong>properties that define its usefulness and highlight the characteristics of vegetable glycerin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uses_of_vegetable_glycerin_in_the_food_industry\"><\/span>Uses of vegetable glycerin in the food industry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>It is used as a moisturizing and sweetening cone.<\/li>\n<li>It is present in the production of <strong>drinks, products for diabetics, chewing gum and bakery<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>In prepared foods it is used as a thickener, stabilizer and preservative.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uses_of_vegetable_glycerin_in_the_cosmetic_industry\"><\/span>Uses of vegetable glycerin in the cosmetic industry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>It is used in the <strong>preparation of lotions, moisturizers and soaps <\/strong>that help moisturize the skin keeping it soft.<\/li>\n<li>It is used for the care of sensitive skin and for the treatment of acne prevention.<\/li>\n<li>It is used for the <strong>elaboration of moisturizing masks<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is effective for the care of dry and brittle hair.<\/li>\n<li><strong>It soothes irritation of the scalp.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is used to make hand sanitizing gels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uses_of_vegetable_glycerin_in_the_pharmaceutical_industry\"><\/span>Uses of vegetable glycerin in the pharmaceutical industry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>It is used as an <strong>active ingredient in some<\/strong> medicines such as syrups, laxatives, suppositories, ophthalmic remedies and for oral health.<\/li>\n<li>Function as a <strong>lubricating and binding agent<\/strong> in various products.<\/li>\n<li>It is used in the <strong>preparation of toothpaste, deodorants and make-up<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>It can be used as a natural substitute for alcohol.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Because of its composition it is ideal for the production of natural remedies.<\/li>\n<li>It is used with <strong>electronic cigarettes and vaper.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is used to <strong>make lip balm<\/strong>, which helps the process of regeneration of the skin of the lips.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommendations_and_care_when_using_vegetable_glycerin\"><\/span>Recommendations and care when using vegetable glycerin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8923\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Recomendaciones-y-cuidados-al-usar-glicerina-vegetal-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Recomendaciones y cuidados al usar glicerina vegetal\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Recomendaciones-y-cuidados-al-usar-glicerina-vegetal-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Recomendaciones-y-cuidados-al-usar-glicerina-vegetal-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Recomendaciones-y-cuidados-al-usar-glicerina-vegetal-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Recomendaciones-y-cuidados-al-usar-glicerina-vegetal-75x39.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Recomendaciones-y-cuidados-al-usar-glicerina-vegetal-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Recomendaciones-y-cuidados-al-usar-glicerina-vegetal-512x268.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Recomendaciones-y-cuidados-al-usar-glicerina-vegetal.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For the proper preservation of vegetable glycerin <strong>it<\/strong> is necessary to <strong>keep it in a dry, cool place, away from light and combustion sources<\/strong>, as it is a flammable element.<\/p>\n<p>The excess consumption of vegetable glycerin can cause adverse reactions such as constipation and diarrhoea.<\/p>\n<p>Other adverse reactions that can occur from ingesting excess vegetable glycerin are: <strong>dizziness, nausea, vomiting, headache, difficulty in breathing and stomach discomfort<\/strong>, in some people there have been cases of excessive thirst.<\/p>\n<p>In this situation it is necessary to apply a small amount of vegetable glycerin on the skin to confirm that none of these reactions occur.<\/p>\n<p>To be on the safe side, ask your doctor if you can use natural glycerin &#8211; whatever it is &#8211; and <strong>what is the recommended amount for your condition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vegetable glycerin is one of the most commonly used elements in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries. Even if you don&#8217;t know it, it is present in many products. 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