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Glycerin is the most famous, and at the same time the most controversial beauty ingredient. Everyone uses cosmetics with this substance in the composition, but they doubt whether it is worth it. Let’s clarify the situation.
Glycerin in cosmetics
In fact, it is a very hygroscopic trihydric alcohol. Glycerin dissolves well in water and attracts moisture from the air.
There is an opinion that glycerin of vegetable and animal origin is better than synthetic.
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Effect on the skin and effectiveness
In the beauty industry, glycerin is primarily used as a moisturizing agent. But its action is not limited to this. What else can this substance do?
- Provide moisture to the upper layers of the skin.
- Protect it from harmful environmental factors.
- Help nutrients penetrate deeper into the skin.
- Accelerate metabolic processes.
- Bring out toxins.
- Fight wrinkles.
- Eliminate dryness and tightness of the skin.
There is an opinion that glycerin of vegetable and animal origin is better than synthetic. But it’s not. The quality of this substance is determined not by the source, but by the production technology. It is undesirable that chlorine is used in the process.
Chlorine-free glycerin does not cause allergic reactions and works better in the skin.
Feature of application
Since glycerin takes moisture from the air, it is important that the humidity of this very air is at least 45%. Otherwise, the ingredient will draw water out of your skin. Yes, instead of moisturizing – provoke excessive dryness.
That is why cosmetics with glycerin should not be used, for example, in winter, when the air in the apartment and in the office is overdried by heating appliances. The exception is products in which glycerin is not more than 5-7%. In this case, it occupies one of the last positions in the list of ingredients. Creams and tonics, where, in addition to glycerin, other moisturizers are present, for example, hyaluronic acid or aloe vera, are also used without restrictions.
Face cream with glycerin
Tonic
Many consider it superfluous in a cosmetic bag, being content with creams with a nourishing and moisturizing effect. But tonics also have a significant benefit.
- Activate metabolic processes.
- Accelerate cell regeneration.
- Improve blood supply to tissues.
- Make skin soft and supple.
- Energize.
- Visually reduce pores, which is especially important if the skin is oily.
Toning cream with glycerin is useful if your skin:
- looks tired, pale and dull;
- feels nutritional deficiencies (most often this happens in winter and spring).
Moisturizing cream with glycerin can be used from 25-27 years.
Moisturizing
A must-have tool for everyone and always.
- Dry skin without moisture becomes irritated, peeling, feeling of tightness appear.
- Oily skin suffers from greasy shine even more, pores become clogged, inflammation appears.
- The skin of normal type looks dull, begins to peel off.
The task of a moisturizer is to deliver components that retain water (the same glycerin, hyaluronic acid) to the deep layers of the skin. And, in addition, form a protective film so that moisture cannot quickly evaporate.
Anti-aging
It will help restore youth and beauty to the skin.
- Increases skin turgor and elasticity.
- Fights wrinkles, age spots and sagging.
- Strengthens the oval of the face.
- Delivers nutrients to cells.
- Activates recovery processes.
- Improves complexion.
- Protects against photoaging.
Moisturizing cream with glycerin can be used from 25-27 years. After 35, this must be done.
For problem skin
Will assist in the elimination of visible deficiencies.
- Stops the inflammatory process.
- Eliminates rashes, blackheads and age spots.
- Eliminates itching and irritation.
- Reduces peeling, feeling of tightness, oily sheen.
- Heals small wounds and scratches.
- Moisturizes and nourishes.
- Speeds up update processes.
Choose a product based on the type of skin and the problem you want to solve.
Hand cream
Whatever hand cream you take, almost everything includes glycerin – an inexpensive but very effective component. Glycerin takes good care of the skin of the hands, which is constantly exposed to harmful effects – the sun, wind, frost, water, household chemicals. This ingredient in the cream:
- moisturizes;
- restores the hydro-lipid balance, which is disturbed, for example, if you often wash your hands, do without the help of a washing machine and dishwasher;
- smoothes, softens;
- protects, “sealing” microcracks on the skin;
- relieves itching and irritation;
- nourishes.
Almost all hand creams contain glycerin.
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Funds overview
Moisture Genius Facial Aquafluid, L’Oréal Paris
Suitable for normal and combination skin. Moisturizes, improves metabolic processes, protects against harmful environmental factors.
Regenerating hand cream “Intensive care”, Garnier
Intensively moisturizes, relieves the feeling of tightness and peeling. In addition to glycerin, it contains allantoin and maple sap.
Light, moisturizing up to 48 hours cream for normal skin Aqualia Thermal, Vichy
Well moisturizes the skin, making it fresh and radiant due to Vichy thermal water, glycerin, hyaluronic acid and aquabioril.
Hand Cream Ultimate Strenght Hand Salve, Kiehl’s
Protects very dry and dehydrated skin, moisturizes throughout the day. Glycerin is helped by avocado and shea butters, aloe vera and squalane.