sha6084 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I ordered 1 gal of vegetable glycerin by mistake. Would it be okay to make lip gloss using it as 80% 3oz glycerin1 oz castorVitamin EThank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychellec Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 This could work as a lava-type gloss, as it won't be uniformly mixed. Glycerin is water-soluble, so it won't stay mixed with your oils. I've used glycerin in lip gloss at a very small percentage, and threw in a bit of lanolin to help it stay emulsified. Though technically with that method it is only suspended, and runs a big chance of the glycerin separating out eventually. You might want to consider using food-grade stearic acid or a polymer to help hold it together, if a uniform product is your goal. Don't be bummed about that gallon - glycerin lasts a long time, and you can use it in lotion, hair products, lube, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sha6084 Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 Thank you michell Thats encouraging I will look for other recipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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