NOW Solutions Vegetable Glycerin, 4 fl oz
A clean single ingredient glycerin that works best diluted or as a DIY base.
The short version
- People who make their own lotions, soaps, shampoos or face mists
- Anyone who wants a fragrance free single ingredient humectant
- Shoppers who look for vegan and non GMO certified personal care
- You want a ready to use moisturizer you can apply straight from the bottle
- You dislike any tacky feel on skin
- You need certified organic glycerin
What owners like
- Versatile base for homemade skin and hair products
- Plain single ingredient with no fragrance
- Small bottle lasts a long time since only a few drops are needed
Common complaints
- Sticky or tacky feel when used undiluted
- Healthline advises diluting pure glycerin before putting it on the face
- Can turn cloudy or show particles, which NOW notes can happen
Based on NOW product text as published by Vitacost, Natural Healthy Concepts and Something Better Natural Foods, plus a Healthline guide to glycerin for the face. No independent review of this exact bottle could be read, so complaints reflect general glycerin guidance and the maker's own notes..
Research scores
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Ownership
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What it does
A small bottle of pure vegetable glycerin from NOW Foods, sold as a skin moisturizer and as a base ingredient for DIY lotions, soaps and hair care.
- Single ingredient with no parabens, alcohols, phthalates or artificial preservatives, per NOW product text
- Dissolves easily in water, so it mixes into DIY lotions, creams, shampoos and soaps
- NOW suggests massaging a few drops into skin as needed
- Long shelf life and does not easily oxidize, per NOW
- NOW states it does not test on animals
A sensible buy for anyone making their own skin or hair products, or who wants a single ingredient humectant with no added fragrance or preservatives. The trade-off is that pure glycerin is thick and tacky, and general skin care guides advise diluting it rather than using it straight, so it works best as an ingredient rather than a finished moisturizer.
How it compares
Specs
- Size
- 4 fl oz (118 ml); also sold in a 16 fl oz bottle
- Ingredients
- Glycerin, the only ingredient
- Source
- Derived from non GMO palm oil or other vegetable oils, per retailer listings of NOW product text
- Certifications
- Non GMO Project Verified, vegan, gluten free and halal, per the Vitacost listing
- Texture
- Clear, colorless, odorless syrupy liquid
- Made in
- USA, with globally sourced ingredients
Worth knowing
- NOW warning: avoid direct contact with eyes and do not apply to broken or irritated skin.
- NOW warning: discontinue use if redness or irritation occurs, and keep out of reach of children.
- Store in a cool, dry place and do not use if the seal is broken.
Questions
How do you use NOW vegetable glycerin on skin?
NOW suggests massaging a few drops onto the area as needed. Healthline recommends diluting pure glycerin before using it on the face.
Is NOW vegetable glycerin vegan?
Yes. The Vitacost listing shows it as vegan and cruelty free, and NOW states it does not test on animals.
What is NOW vegetable glycerin made from?
Retailer listings of NOW product text say it comes from non GMO palm oil or other vegetable oils.
Why is my glycerin cloudy?
NOW notes that cloudiness or particles may sometimes appear due to the nature of the product.
Does it have a scent?
No. It is described as colorless and odorless.
Sources
- Vitacost: NOW Solutions Pure Vegetable Glycerin for Skin
- Natural Healthy Concepts: Vegetable Glycerine by NOW Foods
- Something Better Natural Foods: Now Solutions Vegetable Glycerin 4oz
- Healthline: Glycerin for face
- Amazon: NOW Solutions Vegetable Glycerin, 4 fl oz
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.