Benefits of Glycerin Soap

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Glycerin soaps are transparent, but can be made with different colors.

I used to hate buying new facial soaps. So many chemicals! Even the soaps that are branded as “natural” contain some ingredients that I can’t even pronounce. I thought I didn’t have a choice. I thought I was doomed to using these chemicals on my face until I learned to make my own soap.

And then . . .

. . . I learned about glycerin soap. I had heard about glycerin before, mainly as one of the main ingredients in some of the products I use, but I had never heard of glycerin soap (maybe I need to get out more).

I was walking the aisles of my local CVS, searching for new beauty products, when I happened to look at the foreign products section, which only includes items from Latin America. I saw a bar soap in a very simple box. The box wasn’t pretentious; it didn’t look like it was trying to sell me anything. This called my attention. Like I do with everything else, I pulled out my phone and googled it. I liked what I read and bought it.

In a few words—I LOVE IT!

Glycerin captures the water molecules in its surroundings...

Benefits of Glycerin Soap

Here are a few common skin problems that this soap will help solve. By making the switch, you can drastically improve your overall complexion!

1. Dry Skin

My face is a funny mixture of oily and dry. So, whenever I moisturize, the oily parts get super oily, and whenever I try to get rid of the oil, the dry parts get super dry. So caring for my facial skin was like caring for two faces. Glycerin has made my life so much easier. Glycerin is a wonderful moisturizer that works perfectly on both areas of my skin: dry and oily.

The way glycerin works is by drawing water molecules and sealing them in. It does its job so well that if you were to put a drop of pure glycerin on your tongue it would create a blister, so don’t do that. But washing your face with a glycerin facial bar will get rid of the oils and impurities that can clog your skin, without getting rid of the natural oils your face needs to stay beautiful.

It seals in the water molecules, retaining the moisture.

2. Acne and Sensitive Skin

Ever since I started using coconut oil, my face doesn’t really break out as much, except when I’m really stressed out or before my period. But glycerin soap has really helped my skin clear up, even in during those ugly days!

Glycerin is a wonderful help for those with acne-prone and sensitive skin. It gets rid of impurities and oil without over-drying skin, which is the problem I had with the cleansers that contain salicylic acid. These products usually get rid of impurities and oils, but leave your face feeling like stretched rubber, which only prompts your skin to create more oil, creating more pimples, etc.

3. Eczema and Psoriasis

Because glycerin soap doesn’t contain any harsh chemicals, it is a great option for those with skin problems such as eczema or psoriasis. However, make sure you are buying the PURE glycerin kind. There are some brands that contain more than glycerin, even though they are advertised as being pure. Always read your labels!

4. Wrinkles and Stretch Marks

Keeping your skin moisturized is the secret to keeping healthy skin, which will help you prevent premature wrinkling and stretch marks. So glycerin is also wonderful to keep you looking youthful!

And the best part is that glycerin soaps are relatively cheap and very easy to find!

Comments

Jacqueline on August 12, 2020:

I have itchy rush on my face can I use this pure soap?

Nelly on July 12, 2019:

I will really like to do a commercial for pure soap to show people how pure soap is helping me

Nadya on October 22, 2017:

Hey, thanks for the article. I've been dealing with mixed skin types, very dry skin and lately acne-related problems. Would you care to share your full face routine? I think it might be good for me too...

Peter on June 10, 2016:

I am using glycerin soaps with neem. I can confirm everything this article talks about. The neem in these soaps adds an additional benefit that stops skin infections and also prevents them. The brand I'm using is www.JustNeem.com . You also find them at Whole Foods.

Silver Q (author) on July 05, 2015:

Thank you very much, War lay!

Silver Q (author) on July 05, 2015:

Hi, Vuyeka Leeu,

These soaps are usually available at any health food store, or you can just order one online. I've never ordered mine online, so unfortunately, I wouldn't be able to recommend a specific site. Sorry...

War lay on July 02, 2015:

This is very useful.Thank you very much..