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jeudi 25 septembre 2014

Why Vegetable Glycerin Soap Benefits Sensitive Skin

By Kerri Stout


In order for manufacturers to capture and retain a significant niche in the personal-care products market, recognizing consumer preferences and trends helps generate sales. Many people today consciously avoid buying products known to irritate sensitive skin, marking a genuine shift in purchasing patterns. Vegetable glycerin soap does not cause red, dry or flaking skin, and its popularity is growing.

Glycerin is not a 21st century discovery. It has been used for many years in lotions and shampoo, and still provides more rapid healing to hospitalized burn victims, as well as making suppository use less problematic. The natural mixture of fatty acids is sometimes used as a substitute for alcohol, and is derived from palm trees, including coconuts, in addition to soybeans. Because it is sweet, it is also a food component.

In the cosmetic world, the substance is classified as a humectant, able to draw moisture to the outer layers of skin. This particular strength is useful in making and promoting beauty products for facial use, emphasizing the ingredients that help prevent dryness and discoloration. There are synthetic humectants used in some similar products, but vegetable glycerol is generally considered a natural substance.

Maintaining higher skin moisture levels not only looks good, but also encourages skin cells to fully mature by creating a stronger outer membrane. Many commercially manufactured skin-care soaps are chemically based on petroleum, and have the opposite effect of weakening individual cell walls. Some products even contain minute quantities of lye, making it necessary to counteract resulting dryness by applying an additional lotion.

Because it sustains moisture and contains fewer added chemicals, the substance is considered hypoallergenic. Many people who consistently deal with skin allergies find that widespread environmental toxins can make daily life difficult, and those with chronic eczema or psoriasis face similar barriers. Avoiding common hazards becomes routine, especially with the proliferation of harsh alcohol-based hand-cleaners.

Even some commercially made glycerin soaps contain small amounts of fragrance, potentially setting off reactions in sensitive users. In order to find a product that causes no noticeable discomfort, it may be necessary to sample several brands. Higher glycerol content does not necessarily mean a superior product, but does mean that there will probably be fewer issues surrounding daily use.

One common failing of these soaps is the tendency for vegetable-based cleansing bars to melt away more quickly than standard formulas. Long-term storage in warm locations is not recommended, and making sure the soap dish drains properly can save money. When exposed to air for long periods, evaporation is usually the result. In addition, natural glycerin soaps produce less lather than most detergent-based products.

A growing number of people have started making their own soap at home. Many Internet links detail the process, and identify the molds, materials and safety issues that are a part that process. People who still prefer to buy the finished product find both bar and liquid-pump versions, and some brands are even certified vegan, using no residual animal products. Healthy skin not only looks good, but is also a sign of good health overall.




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