Glycerin

What is Glycerin?

Glycerin is like that reliable friend who always brings water to a hike—it attracts and retains moisture wherever it goes. This clear, odorless liquid is a master water magnet, pulling moisture from the air into your skin like a botanical vacuum. Think of it as a microscopic sponge that can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water, creating a reservoir of hydration that keeps skin plump and bouncy. It's the skincare equivalent of having a personal humidity regulator that works in any climate, maintaining optimal moisture levels whether you're in the Sahara or Seattle. For dehydrated skin of any type—even oily—glycerin offers that perfect balance of deep hydration without heaviness, making it the unsung hero in everything from lip balms to luxury serums.

Perfect For

Oily: Beneficial - provides non-comedogenic hydration
Dry: Highly beneficial - provides needed moisture and barrier repair
Sensitive: Neutral effect on sensitive skin
Combination: Depends on specific formulation and application technique
Mature: Beneficial - provides hydration often needed by mature skin

Key Benefits

Considerations & Cautions

Exceptionally safe with minimal irritation potential. At very high concentrations (above 30%) may feel sticky or potentially draw water from deeper skin layers in very dry environments.

Ingredient Interactions

Works well with: most ingredients

Avoid combining with: depends on specific formulation

Notes: Compatibility depends on product formulation, pH, and concentration

References

Strength: Variable - See literature

Mechanisms:
• Mechanism of action depends on specific ingredient composition