Glycerin

Glycerin, also known as glycerol, is part of the family of polyalcohols. It is a humectant found in all natural fats, both animal and vegetable. It can be derived from natural substances through the hydrolysis of fats and the fermentation of sugars. It can also be manufactured synthetically, which is commonly the case in modern skin care products, as this results in highly purified glycerin.

Glycerin is a skin-restoring and skin-restoring ingredient, meaning it is a substance that occurs naturally in the skin, helping to establish normal balance and hydration. It is one of many substances found in the skin that help maintain a healthy look and feel, defend against dryness, and maintain skin moisture levels. Essentially, glycerin is a hydration expert and works best when combined with other restorative and emollient ingredients.

Some people wonder if using products containing glycerin will draw too much water from the skin when there is not enough moisture in the air. This can happen with pure glycerin (i.e., at a concentration of 100%, an amount that is never used in skin care products). Any humectant used in its pure form can increase water loss by drawing water from the lower layers of the skin to the surface layers when the climate is too arid (low humidity). For this reason, glycerin and humectants are typically used in concentrations of 5% or less and always combined with other ingredients to soften the skin. In fact, glycerin combined with other emollients and/or oils is a fundamental building block of most moisturizers. However, amounts of 10% or more may be used in clinical circumstances for skin healing.