Name Glycerin Description Glycerin can be obtained from a natural source, or manufactured synthetically. Glycerin is used as a moisturizer has been included in cosmetics for over 50 years. You can find this ingredient in many personal care products, including soaps, toothpaste, shaving cream, shampoos, lotions, and more. It's known for its humectant properties, which means it draws water into the skin from the air and surroundings, helping the skin retain moisture and reducing water loss. Benefits – Hydration
Glycerin is a humectant that draws moisture from the environment to revitalize the skin's moisture barrier. This can help relieve dryness and give skin a dewy glow.
– Protection
Glycerin can create a protective layer on the skin that shields it from environmental damage, dust, and dirt.
– Softening
Glycerin is an emollient that can soften skin, which can be helpful for rough or dry patches caused by eczema or psoriasis.
– Exfoliation
Glycerin has exfoliating properties that can help remove dead skin cells, dirt, and impurities.
– Healing
Glycerin can help wounds heal faster and protect the skin from irritants. It can also help fade acne scars and spots.
– Antimicrobial
Glycerin has antimicrobial properties that can help protect the skin from harmful microorganisms and may be beneficial for acne and pimples. It also has antimicrobial properties in oral products such as toothpaste and mouthwash. (Glycerin does NOT coat the teeth and prevent remineralization as some rumors have purported.) – Wrinkle reduction
Glycerin can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by attracting moisture to the top layer of skin.
– Eye soothing Used at low concentrations, glycerin can soothe eyes when formulated in eye drops. Considerations • Skin Irritation
At high concentrations glycerin may cause irritation in certain individuals, although it is generally considered non-irritating and beneficial in most cases. • Dehydration
Glycerin can dehydrate the skin especially in low humidity conditions, if not enough water is present in the formula, or if used at too high of a concentration. Pure glycerin (100% concentration) can increase water loss by drawing water from the lower layers of skin into the surface layers. However, in most circumstances, glycerin increases skin hydration. • Eye irritation
Glycerin can cause burning and stinging if it gets in the eye at high concentrations. Synonyms glycerol
56-81-5
Glycerine
PROPANE-1,2,3-TRIOL
1,2,3-Propanetriol
Trihydroxypropane
Glyceritol
Glycyl alcohol
1,2,3-trihydroxypropane
Propanetriol
Osmoglyn
Glysanin
Grocolene
Glyrol
Glycerinum
Ophthalgan
Vitrosupos
Dagralax
Glycerin, anhydrous
Glycerin, synthetic
Synthetic glycerin
Synthetic glycerine
25618-55-7
Glycerolum
Optim
Star
Glycerin mist
Incorporation factor
90 Technical glycerine
Citifluor AF 2
Bulbold
Cristal
Glicerina [DCIT]
Glycerine mist
Tryhydroxypropane
Caswell No. 469
Glycerin,anhydrous
Glycerin [JAN]
Clyzerin, wasserfrei
Propanetriol (VAN)
Glicerina
Glicerol
Glycerin base
Monoctanoin Component D
Glycerin, natural
CCRIS 2295
Glicerol [INN-Spanish]
Glycerolum [INN-Latin]
HSDB 492
EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 063507
Pricerine 9091 Research Sources https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/753#section=Depositor-Supplied-Synonyms
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1091581819883820 Summary Generally safe in most applications.