Spiga Nord > Glycerine for the Cosmetics Sector
Vegetable glycerine plays a central role in the cosmetics industry. It provides humectant, emollient and conditioning properties. The cosmetics industry identifies it by the INCI name “Glycerin”.
Formulators use glycerine in skincare, haircare, oral care and personal care products. It helps retain moisture, improve texture and support the stability of the finished formulation. These properties make it suitable for face and body creams, serums, cleansers, shampoos, conditioners, liquid soaps and toothpastes.
Glycerine attracts and retains water within cosmetic formulations. This action helps protect skin hydration and improve product comfort. It also supports a smooth texture and a pleasant sensory experience. Haircare products use glycerine to improve softness and manageability.
Spiga Nord produces high-purity vegetable glycerine exclusively from plant-based raw materials. The products comply with the European Cosmetics Regulation (EC ) No 1223/2009.
The product range includes 99.7% and 86.5% grades. Spiga Nord also offers Kosher and Halal versions, palm-free glycerine and RSPO-certified solutions. Upon request, the company provides ISO 16128 documentation and a COSMOS Conformity Attestation.
These options help cosmetic brands develop natural and sustainable formulations. They also support compliance with technical requirements and the expectations of international markets.
The cosmetics industry is undergoing a profound transformation. Consumers are increasingly concerned about product formulations, ingredient origin, supply chain sustainability, and information transparency. As a result, cosmetics manufacturers are also seeking raw materials that guarantee not only high technical performance but also regulatory compliance, safety, and supporting documentation.
Today, developing a new cosmetic product means simultaneously meeting formulation, regulatory, and marketing requirements. Topics such as Natural Origin, Clean Beauty, ISO 16128, COSMOS, Palm Free, biodegradability, and the absence of microplastics, PFAS, silicones, parabens, and other controversial substances have become key factors in ingredient selection.
At the same time, compliance with European Regulation 1223/2009, full batch traceability, up-to-date regulatory declarations, and a reliable supply chain are essential to ensuring quality and production continuity.
Spiga Nord meets these needs by providing high-purity vegetable glycerine with comprehensive documentation, helping customers develop innovative, safe cosmetic products that align with the latest international trends.
The Spiga Nord cosmetics line was developed to offer formulators a high-performance, versatile ingredient backed by comprehensive technical documentation.
High-purity vegetable glycerine, ideal for skincare, haircare, oral care, and personal care formulations. Thanks to its humectant properties, it helps maintain skin hydration, improve emulsion texture, and increase the stability of cosmetic formulations.
The Kosher- and Halal-certified version allows cosmetics manufacturers to meet the demands of international markets and develop product lines tailored to specific commercial needs, while maintaining the same high quality standards as the main product.
A product that meets Spiga Nord’s quality standards, developed for applications that require a specific concentration of glycerol without compromising purity, safety, traceability, and production reliability.
To support its customers, Spiga Nord also provides product dossiers, regulatory declarations, specialized technical documentation, and expert assistance throughout all phases of formulation development and validation.
Spiga Nord’s cosmetic glycerine comes with comprehensive technical documentation, designed to meet the requirements of leading international cosmetics brands and formulation laboratories.
Key features include:
These features enable our customers to streamline the supplier qualification process, accelerate the development of new formulations, and respond more effectively to requests from distributors, laboratories, and certification bodies.
Choosing Spiga Nord means relying on a partner that specialises in refining vegetable glycerine and can combine quality, innovation, and sustainability.
Our dedicated production process, supported by an in-house laboratory and a rigorous quality management system, ensures consistent production, full traceability, and thorough analytical testing of raw materials and finished products. Each batch is accompanied by the necessary technical documentation and is produced according to structured procedures that include supplier qualification, CAPA systems, internal audits, nonconformity management, and continuous quality monitoring.
Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our use of plant-based raw materials, our range of palm-free or RSPO-certified products, the biodegradability of glycerine, and the absence of numerous substances now considered problematic by the cosmetics industry. This allows our customers to develop modern, safe formulations that meet consumer expectations.
For Spiga Nord, glycerine is not simply a raw material, but an ingredient that contributes to the quality, safety, and value of cosmetic formulations. With our industrial expertise, technical support, and close attention to regulatory developments, we work with each client as a reliable partner in developing innovative, high-performance products.
Plant-derived glycerol diluted to 86.5% concentration with purified water, conforming to European Pharmacopoeia (EP) standards for use as a pharmaceutical excipient and cosmetic ingredient. Its reduced viscosity facilitates cold processing and handling while maintaining strong emollient, humectant, and carrier properties for oral liquids, syrups, and dermocosmetics.
Refined, GMO-free glycerol of 100% vegetable origin featuring a purity above 99.7%, fully compliant with European Pharmacopoeia (EP) standards. Highly recommended for cosmetic and personal care formulations, it performs as a powerful moisturizer, humectant, and solvent, ensuring high skin tolerability and remarkable thermal stability.
Premium refined vegetable glycerol with a minimum purity of 99.7% (EP grade), complete with GMO-free, Kosher, and Halal certifications to meet strict global standards. Optimized for the cosmetic and personal care industries, it delivers outstanding humectant, emollient, and solubilizing properties within highly safe and ethically compliant formulations.