Certified organic glycerin is colourless and odourless, having a slight viscosity and a sweet taste when used in lip balms. Chemically it is a sugar alcohol, deprived from plant sources, removed from triglycerides. It is a viscous humectant liquid used as an agent in cosmetics, toothpaste, shampoos, treating cerebral edema, anti-aging products, aromatherapy formulations, skincare, soaps, herbal remedies, pharmaceuticals, and other household items.