Pure kosher vegetable glycerin pouring onto a leaf to show hydration retention.

Kosher Vegetable

If you read skincare labels, you see the word "Glycerin" everywhere. It is the workhorse of the beauty industry.

But here is the secret most brands won't tell you: Glycerin can come from three places.

Petroleum (Synthetic).

Animal Fat (Tallow).

Plants (Vegetable Oil).

At Joyful Naturals, we don't just use glycerin. We use Kosher Vegetable Glycerin. Here is why that distinction matters for your skin health.

The Science: The Moisture Magnet

Glycerin is a Humectant. Think of it as a microscopic magnet. When you apply it to your skin, it reaches out into the air (or into the deeper layers of your dermis) and grabs water molecules, pulling them into your outer barrier.

The Result: It keeps your skin plump and hydrated even hours after you wash your face.

The "Kosher" Difference: By choosing a Kosher vegetable source, we ensure that the glycerin is plant-derived and free from animal byproducts or harsh synthetic contaminants. It is the purest form of hydration available.

Diagram showing how glycerin acts as a humectant magnet attracting water to skin cells


Why It’s the Antidote to "Tight Skin"

You know that tight, squeaky feeling you get after using a harsh soap? That happens when water evaporates off your skin too fast.

Vegetable Glycerin in our Glow Cleanse acts as a buffer. While the cleansers remove the dirt, the Glycerin holds onto the water. This means when you rinse your face, you aren't stripping it dry, you are leaving behind a microscopic layer of hydration.

 

The "Assistant" to Hyaluronic Acid

We use Glycerin in our Glow Getter Serum (Step 3) to be the perfect assistant to Hyaluronic Acid.

Hyaluronic Acid holds the water.

Glycerin creates the pathway for that water to move through the skin layers.

They work in synergy to ensure your hydration isn't just on the surface, it’s deep.

Purity You Can Feel

You shouldn't have to guess where your ingredients come from. By sticking to Kosher Vegetable sources, we ensure that your "moisture magnet" is as clean as the rest of your routine.

Experience the difference of pure hydration with the Joyful Glow System. We are so confident that this will stop your post-wash dryness that we offer our 60-Day Love Your Glow Guarantee. No returns required. 

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