Vegetable Glycerin
It might not have the buzz of hyaluronic acid or the allure of exotic botanicals, but vegetable glycerin is one of the hardest-working ingredients in our skincare toolkit. Derived from plant oils, this gentle, effective humectant is known for its ability to attract and retain moisture, making it an absolute essential in both face and hand care.
You’ll find vegetable glycerin in our Hemp Hand Protection Cream and both of our Hemp Face Creams — one delicately scented with Ylang Ylang, the other beautifully unscented for sensitive skin.
What Is Vegetable Glycerin?
Vegetable glycerin (also called glycerol) is a clear, odourless liquid derived from plant oils such as coconut, palm or soy. In skincare, it functions as a humectant — meaning it draws water from the environment and deeper skin layers to the outermost layer, keeping skin feeling hydrated and plump.
It’s also incredibly gentle, non-comedogenic, and biocompatible, making it a staple in formulas for all skin types — including sensitive and acne-prone skin.
Skin Benefits of Vegetable Glycerin
Deep hydration
Acts like a magnet for moisture, helping to keep skin soft, supple, and healthy
Works especially well when paired with other hydrators like hyaluronic acid and botanical oils
Protects and strengthens the skin barrier
Helps reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL)
Supports the skin’s natural lipid layer and resilience
Soothes dryness and irritation
Naturally calming, making it ideal for damaged, dry, or flaking skin
Improves overall skin texture and feel
Enhances absorption of other ingredients
Helps carry nutrients deeper into the skin
Keeps emulsions smooth and stable
Why We Use It
Vegetable glycerin brings hydration and harmony to our skincare — especially when working in synergy with hemp seed oil, hyaluronic acid, allantoin, and Olivem 1000.
We include it in the following products:
Hemp Hand Protection Cream — to help hydrate over-washed, overworked hands
Hemp Face Cream – Ylang Ylang — where it supports everyday moisture balance with a beautiful natural scent
Hemp Face Cream – Unscented — perfect for sensitive or reactive skin types who need hydration without fragrance
Its humble, no-fuss profile is exactly why we love it — it works for nearly everyone, quietly delivering the hydration your skin needs.
Who It’s Great For
All skin types — dry, oily, combination, and sensitive
Hands that feel cracked, tight, or overwashed
Faces needing daily moisture without heaviness or fragrance
Customers seeking natural, plant-based hydration in minimalist formulas
Vegetable glycerin may not be trendy, but it’s timeless. As one of skincare’s most versatile and skin-friendly ingredients, it plays a crucial role in helping skin stay hydrated, resilient, and calm — especially in hardworking formulas like our hand and face creams.
