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If you have ever read the ingredients list of your favourite skincare products, you must have noticed a recurring pattern. Can you guess it? It is the presence of Glycerin! If you are wondering why this seemingly common ingredient is the must-have skincare essential, then this blog is going to answer all your queries.
What is Glycerin?
Glycerin, also called glycerol is a naturally occurring carbohydrate found in animals and plants. They are formed by the fermentation of sugars and hydrolysis (breakdown of compounds with the help of water) of fats and oils.
How It Helps the Skin?
Glycerin is a humectant, meaning that it absorbs moisture from the atmosphere or the nearest water source, thereby hydrating the skin. This boost of hydration helps with improving skin-barrier function, protecting against irritants, and reducing the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles.
Glycerin also helps accelerate the wound-healing process of skin and treats skin conditions like Psoriasis. These properties make Glycerin an essential ingredient in the formulation of skincare products like moisturisers, body lotions, facial cleansers, serums and hand creams.
Pro-Tip: Use only Diluted Glycerin on the Skin
Due to its humectant property, in low humidity areas where the nearest source of water is the skin’s lower layers, Glycerin dehydrates the skin and causes blistering. Therefore, it is important to use a diluted form of Glycerin and not Pure Glycerin on your skin.
Takeaway
The simple property of Glycerin to draw out water and absorb it in the upper layer of skin works wonders for the skin. It not only works in terms of hydrating & protecting against irritants but also in increasing the skin’s barrier function, thereby giving an anti-aging effect.
