Glycerin
Glycerin is one of the most effective and widely used humectants, helping to keep every skin type hydrated, soft and comfortable.
Glycerin is one of the most effective and widely used humectants, helping to keep every skin type hydrated, soft and comfortable.
Glycerin, also listed as glycerol, is a humectant. It draws water into the outer layers of the skin and helps hold it there. It's one of the most researched moisturising ingredients in skincare, and skin even makes a little of its own as part of its natural moisture balance.
Because it's so effective and well tolerated, glycerin turns up in almost every product type: cleansers, toners, serums, moisturisers and eye care. That's why this collection is so large. Seeing it on an ingredient list is a good sign a formula will leave skin feeling comfortable rather than tight.
Glycerin works best paired with ingredients that lock moisture in, such as ceramides and oils. Environ's Skin EssentiA AVST moisturisers are among the most popular products here.