Glycerin (Vegetable-Derived)
The question

Is Glycerin (Vegetable-Derived) safe in soap?

ClearedSoap

One of the most effective humectants available. Draws moisture from the environment into the skin. Derived from vegetable oils — gentle and suitable for all skin types.

What the research flags

  • At very high concentrations may feel sticky
  • In very dry conditions may draw moisture from skin instead of air [inference]

Other soap ingredients on file

Sources & references

  1. [1]
    Peer-reviewedPubMed / NCBI — pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov · ref 18510666
  2. [2]
    DatabaseIngredient database — 702832-GLYCERIN
  3. [3]
    DatabaseIngredient database — glycerin_final_report.pdf

Research disclaimer: Ratings reflect peer-reviewed research and regulatory assessments available at the time of publication, not the dose or formulation of any specific soap product. This is not medical advice.