Glycerin – What Is Glycerin, Is It Safe To Use For Skin?

If you want to use glycerin for your skin, here are some things to know first.

GLYCERIN – An ingredient found in nearly everything is glycerin and these are the number of ways it can positively affect the skin.

Glycerin or glycerol is derived from lipids. It is a colorless, odorless sugar alcohol found mainly in moisturizers and lotions as a significant ingredient. It is also said that it can help fade skin discoloration caused by birthmarks, acne scarring, or other dark spots.

Glycerin
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But how do you use this safely?

Since it is a humectant, its main benefit is hydrating the skin by retaining moisture. Because of its ability to moisturize, it is present in pretty much everything like lotions, soaps, and toners.

Every skin type can use this ingredient and this is how it affects your skin according to your skin type:

  1. Dry Skin
    It will help the skin be moisturized. It can also lift water from the dermis to the epidermis for extra hydration.
  2. Oily Skin
    Some may think that adding a moisturizer to your already oily skin will make the condition worse. But this is just a myth. The key is finding an oil-balancing face cream or lotion and since glycerin is non-comedogenic, it will likely not clog your pores.
  3. Combination Skin
    It protects the skin’s moisture barrier.
  4. Aging Skin
    It can give your aging and drying skin a boost of hydration and, at the same time, reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
  5. Sensitive Skin
    It has a calming effect on the skin.

These are the three main benefits of this ingredient to the skin according to a post from Kiehl’s:

  • Helps Strengthen The Skin Barrier
  • Helps Soften and Smooth The Skin
  • Plumps The Look of Skin For a Youthful Appearance

This is generally safe for the skin but beware of using the pure solution. Make sure to dilute it first with other products like rosewater or vitamin E to prevent irritation.

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