{"title":"Glycerin","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eVegetable Glycerin \u003cbr\u003eNature’s Moisture Magnet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWhat Is Vegetable Glycerin?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable glycerin,\u003c\/strong\u003e also called \u003cem\u003eglycerol\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eglycerine\u003c\/em\u003e, is a clear, odorless, slightly sweet-tasting liquid derived from plant oils. Our organic vegetable glycerin is made from certified organic sunflower oil, flaxseed oil, or coconut oil — never palm-derived, unlike many glycerins on the market today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Glycerin Is Used in Skin Care\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlycerin is widely valued in skin care for its exceptional ability to hydrate and protect the skin. It is a humectant, meaning it attracts water from the surrounding environment and helps draw moisture into the skin. This makes glycerin \u003cstrong\u003eespecially helpful for dry, rough, or compromised skin\u003c\/strong\u003e, while remaining gentle enough for all skin types. By improving hydration, glycerin helps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esoften and smooth the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esupport the skin’s natural barrier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereduce flaking, tightness, and irritation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWhy We Use Glycerin in Our Sprays\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe use glycerin in our alcohol-based hand sprays and bug sprays for two important reasons: to support skin comfort and to improve formulation stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e1. Supporting Skin Comfort\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our alcohol-based sprays, glycerin plays a supportive role by helping offset alcohol’s drying effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol is effective but can be drying with frequent use. Glycerin helps counterbalance this by staying on the skin after the alcohol evaporates. As a humectant, it continues to attract and hold moisture, helping to reduce dryness, cracking, and irritation. This makes our sprays gentler on the skin while maintaining their effectiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e2. Improving Formulation Stability\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlycerin is highly soluble in both water and alcohol. While it doesn’t dissolve essential oils on its own, it \u003cstrong\u003eacts as a partial bridge,\u003c\/strong\u003e helping essential oils disperse more evenly when used alongside alcohol. This results in a smoother, more stable spray with less separation and a more uniform application.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eBuyer Beware: Not All Glycerin Is the Same\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlycerin can be made from a variety of different sources. While ours comes from organic plant oils, glycerin can also be produced from animal fats or synthetic petrochemical sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen glycerin appears as part of a multi-ingredient product, the source is not always disclosed.\u003c\/strong\u003e If the ingredient simply lists “\u003cem\u003eglycerin\u003c\/em\u003e,” there is no guarantee it is plant-based unless specified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe choose organic, plant-derived glycerin because ingredient sourcing matters — especially for products applied directly to the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dont-bug-me-natural-bug-spray-1","title":"Don't Bug Me! Natural Bug Spray","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe harnessed the power of plants to create our Don’t Bug Me! Spray. 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