Glycerin

Glycerin is a product of the soap making process. When oils or butters combine with lye, a process called “saponification”, soap and glycerol are produced. Glycerin is the common name for purified glycerol. It is what gives soap that nice, slippery feeling that makes you want to scrub your hands for a while. Many commercial companies use chemicals for their soap, or if they use a natural lye process, they may pull out some of the glycerin to use or sell elsewhere. Unlike chemical “soaps” that rinse away immediately, the glycerin in natural soap will help you rid yourself of germs as you work to wash away all of the slippery soap.

Glycerin is a humectant. That means it actually attracts moisture from around you into your skin. While it is a moisturizer, it is classified by the FDA as a skin protectant due to its powerful properties. It aids in the skin repair process and leaves your skin softer and smoother.

Our skin naturally produces some glycerin, so it is well tolerated and allergic reactions are rare.

Oak Manour adds some extra glycerin to our foam soap for a luxurious feel. We hope you’ll try it and let us know what you think.