At Magic Senses, it’s easy for us to sing the praises of vegetable glycerin soap, but for readers looking for the cold, hard facts – there’s nothing like hearing the opinions and recommendations of a medical professional. With the help of two certified doctors, we hope to shed light on the top reasons to add vegetable glycerin soap to your daily skincare regimen.

Dr. Raphael Darvish, founder of Skinpeccable (Dermatology and Cosmetic Laser Center), shared with us his top five reasons for using glycerin soap. “Vegetable glycerin is beneficial for softening the skin, helpful for retaining moisture, and is non-irritating and hypoallergenic.” He also mentions that vegetable glycerin contains no animal products and provides a natural alternative for skin care. This characteristic of vegetable glycerin soap not only provides an effective choice for people with sensitive skin, but also satisfies the personal beliefs of vegans, who refrain from using products that contain animal by-products.

Since vegetable glycerin soap helps retain moisture and soften the skin, it possesses the ability to alleviate common issues, such as dry skin problems.Dr. Cynthia Bailey, a practicing dermatologist and skin care expert in Sonoma County, California, recommends glycerin soap to her patients. Due to its mild cleansing action, Dr. Bailey notes that glycerin soaps also correspond with a healthy winter skin care routine.

The majority of commercial soaps on the market contain harsh chemicals that rob your skin of its natural protective oils. Washing your hands in hot water and coming in contact with other sources of irritation also contribute to your susceptibility to the unforgiving elements of colder weather.  In the end, you’re left with itchy, chapped skin plagued with dryness. These harsh chemicals come in many disguises.

For instance, hand sanitizers become increasingly popular during flu season, but what many don’t realize is they typically contain at least 60% alcohol – affecting your hand’s natural oils and drying out your skin. To cut down on irritation and excessive dryness of the hands, Dr. Bailey suggests using gentle, non-drying cleansers, such as bar soaps made out of glycerin.

From infants to sensitive skin users, anyone can benefit from using vegetable glycerin soap as part of their skincare routine. Whether you’re looking for a product that gently cleanses the skin, encourages soft and supple skin, provides non-irritating sanitization, or accommodates skin conditions (such as eczema and psoriasis) – consider using doctor-approved vegetable glycerin soap to meet your skincare needs.

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Dr. Raphael Darvish founded Skinpeccable in 2004 to provide the highest quality dermatology care in a setting that is relaxing and comfortable. A graduate of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Dr. Darvish completed his post-graduate residency training at Harbor/UCLA Medical Center. Having worked with the latest advancements in cosmetic lasers, Dr. Darvish has rapidly become a pioneer in the world of cosmetic dermatology and laser medicine.

Dr. Cynthia Bailey opened her general and surgical dermatology practice doors in 1991 with an emphasis on skin cancer and wholesome skin care. Prior to opening her private practice, Dr. Bailey was on the full time clinical teaching faculty at University of California San Diego Medical School. While there, she also conducted laboratory research on the effect of sunlight on skin.