Thread: Glycerin - Found a great source on eBay

Are you are looking for Glycerin (Pure, USP grade)? I found this source on eBay and they sell various sizes for a very cheap price. I got the 1 gallon size (I am set for life ). They have very good communication and very fast shipping. Get the larger size for free shipping (I think)

Check it out here. If you're looking for larger sizes, they also carry it. This is not a live auction, so I think it's OK posting it here.

Rich: I hope this is the appropriate place to post think post. f you think this link and post do not belong here, by all means fell free to remove it or let me know where to post it.

Great find Robert. I'll have to check this out when my glycerin supply runs low.

1 gallon??? That's more than enough for a lifetime... probably more than enough for multiple lifetimes!

This is a newbie question...but could you please tell me how you use the glycerin and what the benefits are? I am guessing that you are mixing it with soap?

Originally Posted by DCasper

This is a newbie question...but could you please tell me how you use the glycerin and what the benefits are? I am guessing that you are mixing it with soap?

Glycerin is generally added to soap to add extra moisture and cushion to your lather. It can also help the latherability of tough-to-lather soaps.

You don't need to add much. I'm talking literally of using an eye dropper, no more than, say, 5 drops. If you add too much it will destroy your lather as copious amounts will suck away moisture.

+1 to what Ryan said . To keep things really simple and not getting into the details, glycerin is a "byproduct" of fatty acid metabolism. When fats are released from triglycerides, the backbone of what holds the 3 fats together is glycerin. This is usually recycled or broken down by enzymes in the cells of your body. Glycerin is not something your cells want to have around for a long time because of its humectant properties (i.e., highly hydrophilic or water loving). It loves water and will suck moisture from anything it comes in contact with, including your cells. So, you NEVER want to use pure glycerin on skin...it will give you a burning sensation, because it sucks out moisture from cells (hence the burning sensation).

However, add water to this substance and you have a great moisturizing source. I mean great. Depending on skin type (e.g., dry, normal, oily), the amount of glycerin will have to vary to compensate. Once you find the right amount (usually no more than a few drops), you will love what it does.

Hope this helps

PS: Ryan...you're right, 1 gal will last multiple lifetimes . But can't go wrong with the price.

Robert

Originally Posted by Ryan82

Glycerin is generally added to soap to add extra moisture and cushion to your lather. It can also help the latherability of tough-to-lather soaps.

You don't need to add much. I'm talking literally of using an eye dropper, no more than, say, 5 drops. If you add too much it will destroy your lather as copious amounts will suck away moisture.

Thanks everyone, now I understand what glycerine is, what it does and why it works. I am sold and will pick some up this afternoon. The advice and knowledge that is shared on SRP is a great source of information for lesser experienced shavers.

Thanks again...

Thanks for the recommendation.
Although the link is for 32oz and charges shipping at $10. Search for the gallon find better price and free shipping


The Gallon product states no shipping and four separate quart (32oz) bottles

What I get local is $10 plus tax for 16oz, your link is close to same for me
if i buy a gallon MUCH better deal with your referal

Ordered the gallon too. Thanks.

Could somebody please explain me why we have to add very little quantities of glycerin when added to soap leather (4-5 drops), while glycerin soaps like Col Conk, or Mama Bear contain much higher amount of glycerin in their lather?

I am sure that it has to do with the different nature of triple milled and glycerin soaps but if somebody could explain it further I would be grateful.
Thank you.

Originally Posted by Slur

Could somebody please explain me why we have to add very little quantities of glycerin when added to soap leather (4-5 drops), while glycerin soaps like Col Conk, or Mama Bear contain much higher amount of glycerin in their lather?

I am sure that it has to do with the different nature of triple milled and glycerin soaps but if somebody could explain it further I would be grateful.
Thank you.

You really don't need to add more. As we mix different soaps and cremes, all the ingredients mix anyway. So, you can be perfectly content with just soap+creme (without Glycerin), provided they contain glycerin already (like Mama Bear's). The exogenous few drops of glycerin we add towards the end is just a bit "extra". It helps a bit, because the endogenous glycerin in the soap/creme may already be "loosely" bonded to any of the hydroxyl or carboxyl (i.e., -OH or -COOH) groups from the fats (as well as water ) in the formulation and may be "less available" for water. So, addition of exogenous levels helps if you have added a bit too much water or the soap formulation doesn't contain a high amount of glycerin...i.e., glycerin will help "absorb" it as your lather is over-saturated with water.

For me, Glycerin (and a drop or 2 of favorite essential oil) is used in my uberlather, but mainly in my routine for cleaning my brushes (towards the latter part of the process)...keeps the bristle tips ultra soft.