It has many uses in my educational research for proper hair care, I've found at least three ways to use Vegetable Glycerin. I'll name them
New Growth Moisturizer (hair)
Cleanser (face)
Toothpaste (can you believe that?!?!?)
I have been reading so many articles on vegetable glycerin that I think that I'm ready to try a couple of experiments and find the mix that will work for the ultimate summer moisturizer. I live in the Midwest and there are plenty of humid days in the city, in fact humidity stays at about 60-78 percent in the recent days. Which is perfect for adding vegetable glycerin to your hair care arsenal. I have relaxed hair, so its wonderful during my stretch, it can also be used on natural hair and used while you have braids.
Vegetable Glycerin is a humectant, which means it works very well when moisture is around by becoming a magnet attracting humid/moisture in the air/surroundings. Vegetable glycerin will pull in moisture into the hair shaft creating a moisture home for the hair to keep on thriving, you should now know your hair can not thrive on protein products along, there is always some form of moisture that you will use. In my case I need lots of moisture. You can decide on your personal needs. Below is my spritz that I have been using after the shower. Why after the shower? Remember Vegetable glycerin is a humectant and will draw in moisture to the hair. The steam from the shower actually gets pulled into my hair allowing more moisture to get into the hair shaft. LOVE IT!
***I do have to advise that if you live in dry climates and have no Moisture in your air, the vegetable glycerin will work in reverse and draw in dry air making your hair loose moisture***
hydrating glycerin hair spray recipe:
- 1 part of pure vegetable glycerin
- 5 parts of spring water
Mix the ingredients in a spray bottle, shake well. Spritz on hair after showering.
As far as a face cleanser this is what I found to work on my skin and has been making it glow. I love the fact that it has not caused an acne breakout on my face. I use this during a pamper shower day which I have every shampoo day
glycerin mask for a dry and dehydrated skin:
- 1 tsp glycerin
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 tsp milk (i used condensed milk)
- 1 tsbp spring water
- 1 tbsp oatmeal
Mix well. Apply to clean face for 20 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.
Toothpaste, the third way I have used it, I had to mix it with other things but found that it had the same effects as my regular toothpaste. Well I still have my teeth to say the least :D I ran out of toothpaste and this is what I came up with...
Homemade glycerin toothpaste recipe:
- 2 tbsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp pure vegetable glycerin
- 1 tbsp hydrogen peroxide
- a few drops of your favourite essential oil (I use peppermint.).
Mix the ingredients well. Store in a small bowl. I used the mini glad bowls, my teeth get the whitening power and they feel great.
What are some ways that you have found multiple uses for products that you have in your stash?
I'm so glad I found you Vegetable glycerin :D
***Coming Soon: Heat Free Curls Photo series***
Happy Hair Adventures
xoxox Chelleshock32
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