I love vegetable glycerin! It’s so smooth, silky and very hydrating! It’s a super cool ingredient to add into your homemade skin care recipes because of its versatility and great beauty benefits!
In this post, I’m sharing 6 DIY vegetable glycerin recipes for skin. Before we jump into the recipes, you can read my post on 20 Beauty Benefits of Vegetable Glycerin for Skin, Hair & More!
6 DIY Vegetable Glycerin Recipes for Skin
1. Hydrating Face Moisturizer
What you need
- 3 oz organic rose water (where to get it)
- 1 tsp vegetable glycerin (where to get it)
- 1 tsp jojoba oil (where to get it)
- 5 drops lavender essential oil (where to get it)
- 4 oz amber spray bottle (where to get it)
Directions
- Combine all your ingredients in the amber spray bottle.
- Spritz onto your clean face to moisturize. If you apply toner on your face, using it right after toning.
2. Homemade Lotion with Glycerin and Beeswax
What you need
- ½ cup shea butter (where to get it)
- 1 ½ tsp beeswax pastilles (where to get it)
- 2 tsp vegetable glycerin (where to get it)
- 2 tsp coconut oil (where to get it)
- Double boiler (where to get it)
- Hand mixer (where to get it)
- Storage container (where to get it)
Directions
- Begin by melting the shea butter, beeswax pastilles and coconut oil in a double boiler.
- Once melted, stir in the vegetable glycerin and let the mixture cool off for 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
- By this time, your mixture should have partially solidified.
- When that happens, get the mixture out and whip it up using a hand mixer till you get a smooth white cream.
- Transfer to your storage container and store in a cool dry place. You can add 10 drops of your favorite essential oils for scent + nourishing properties. I recommend using lavender oil, ylang ylang oil, geranium oil or frankincense oil.
3. Cooling Gel for Skin Rashes, Bug Bites, Hives & More
What you need
- 2 tbsp aloe vera gel (where to get it)
- 2 tsp vegetable glycerin (where to get it)
- 4 drops eucalyptus essential oil (where to get it)
- Small sterilized container (where to get it)
Directions
- Mix up all the ingredients in your small container.
- Coat your skin (the affected areas) with this cooling gel for relief!
4. Soothing Acne Treatment
What you need
- 2 tbsp vegetable glycerin (where to get it)
- 2 tbsp orange blossom water (where to get it)
- 10 drops tea tree essential oil (where to get it)
- 4 oz amber dropper bottle (where to get it)
- Small funnel (where to get it)
Directions
- Using a small funnel, pour the measured amounts of vegetable glycerin and orange blossom water into your dropper bottle.
- Now add the tea tree oil drops.
- Close the bottle and shake it well to create an emulsion.
- Apply on your skin to soothe painful, angry and red acne.
5. Moisturizing Face Wash
What you need
- 1/3 cup unscented liquid castile soap (where to get it)
- 2/3 cup organic rose water (where to get it)
- 1 tsp vegetable glycerin (where to get it)
- ½ tsp vitamin E oil (where to get it)
- 10 drops lavender essential oil (where to get it)
- 8 oz plastic amber pump bottle (where to get it)
- Pyrex measuring cup (where to get it)
Directions
- Measure your organic rose water with the Pyrex cup then transfer it into the pump bottle slowly.
- Now measure out and transfer your liquid castile soap.
- Add the vegetable glycerin, vitamin E oil and lavender essential oil.
- Close the bottle and shake gently to combine the ingredients together.
- Shake a little before use. Wash your face twice: when you wake up and when you’re going to bed.
6. Oil-Control Toner
What you need
- 1 tbsp vegetable glycerin (where to get it)
- ¼ cup organic rose water (where to get it)
- 1 tbsp witch hazel (where to get it)
- 7 drops geranium essential oil (where to get it)
- 4 oz amber glass spray bottle (where to get it)
- Pyrex measuring cup (where to get it)
Directions
- Pour your organic rose water into the Pyrex cup.
- Now add the witch hazel and vegetable glycerin and stir well.
- Pour the mixture into your spray bottle.
- Finally, add your geranium oil drops, close the bottle and shake well.
- To use, spray on your face with your eyes closed. Let it dry then apply moisturizer.
That’s it, my lovelies! Hope you enjoy any of the above DIY vegetable glycerin recipes for skin! Please come share your results. Ta-ta!
