Glycerin
Glycerin
Due to its proven emollient and moisturizing properties, glycerin is commonly used in skincareproducts to quench dry, thirsty skin.
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What is glycerin?
Glycerin, also known as glycerol, is a powerful hydrator that provides the backbone of all animaland vegetable triglycerides. This compound-- a colorless and odorless sugar alcohol-- naturallyoccurs in the body and is also derived from soybeans and cane sugar, and other manufacturingprocesses. Glycerol is highly viscous and is one of the best moisturizing ingredients, thanks to itshumectant properties.
There are many benefits of glycerin for skin hydration and overall health. It draws moisturefrom the air into the deeper layers of the dermis, keeping the skin soft and supple.Glycerin has a low molecular weight, allowing it to penetrate deeply and stabilize the skin’souter barrier layer. Research shows that glycerin can help:
- ensure lasting hydration
- protect against environmental irritants
- promote faster wound healing
- prevent loss of moisture from the stratum corneum (outer layer of skin)
- improve skin elasticity and resiliency
Helps with these environmental & lifestyle factors:
Glycerin reduces the effects of the following lifestyle and environmental factors on your skin.
Low Humidity Level
Keeps your skin hydrated and supple by locking in moisture even if you live in a region with dry air. Air that lacks humidity tends to dry skin out and cause itching, flaking or cracking of the skin.
Frequent Travel
Keeps your skin as its best even when you are jet-setting around the world. It prevents acne and redness flare-ups triggered by travel stress and fights skin dryness caused by cabin air.
Water Hardness
Cuts through the mineral deposits to lessen hard water’s effects on your skin. Hard water causes accumulation of soap scum and minerals which break down the lipid barriers that protect our skin and trigger chronic dryness, clogged pores, inflammation and rosacea.
Dry skin
Glycerin is a plant-based humectant that hydrates, moisturizes and soothes the skin barrier.
Normal skin
Glycerin protects your skin from harmful environmental aggressors, while improving its texture and boosting wound healing.
Glycerin is beneficial for people in the following age ranges.
AGES 20 AND BELOW
It refines the skin, making it smoother, creating a more even skin tone, a brighter appearance, and gives you radiant skin from within.
AGES 21 - 33
It is a perfect fit to address the primary skin care concerns for people in their 20s and early 30s. Make it a part of your regular skin care routine for healthy, beautiful skin.
AGES 34 - 46
This is a great time to make it a part of your skincare routine as you start thinking about incorporating more ingredients with anti-aging benefits.
AGES 47 - 64
It is a great bet for consistent, everyday incorporation in your skincare routine as it not only will tighten up your anti-aging regimen but also help you achieve firmer, more youthful skin.
AGES 65 AND ABOVE
As skin matures, it tends to lose hydration and feel dry. This helps hydrate and plump the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Glycerin works well with these other ingredients
Glycerin works well with other hydrating agents such as jojoba oil, hyaluronic acid (HA), Vitamin E, and rosewater. A recent study suggests that glycerin, HA, and the extract of a medicinal herb called Centella asiatica improves skin barrier function for up to 24 hours.
Usage Guide
How to use glycerin?
To heal dry skin and ward off signs of premature skin aging, dermatologists recommend gentlecleansing and moisturizing with glycerin-containing products two to three times a day. Sinceglycerin prevents loss of water in the epidermis, it is ideal for those who live in arid climates.
When to use glycerin?
Skincare formulas containing glycerin are beneficial for combating dry, scaly, and compromisedskin exacerbated by cold and dry weather. Glycerin is an effective ingredient to cleanse andmoisturize skin without stripping away oils or causing irritation. For this reason, it is frequentlyutilized in products used to treat eczema, psoriasis, and cracked skin.
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What is gkycerin found in?
The vast majority of cosmetics and skincare products contain glycerin. This hydrating agent is acommon ingredient in cleansers, soaps, facial masks, moisturizers, serums, sunscreen, andhealing ointments.
Yes, glycerin is compatible with all skin types, including sensitive skin. This is because itreplenishes the skin’s natural moisture barrier, shielding it from stressors like pollution, UVrays, and other irritants.
Things to keep in mind
Glycerin for face hydration and daily moisturizing is very safe. There are no reported sideeffects of topical application, as this humectant is non-comedogenic and naturally occurs inhealthy skin. Glycerin should be diluted and not used at 100% strength. Redness, burning, oritching may be signs of an allergic reaction.
Glycerin has been used as a moisturizer for years and has a long track record of safety. Thereare no known ingredients reported to have adverse effects when used with glycerin.
Find out if you need glycerin
Find out if you need glycerin
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