Esthetician's Guide to Glycerine

This ingredient appears in the ASCP SkinPro app

What is Glycerin?

A powerful humectant that is considered extremely helpful in boosting and restoring proper hydration to the skin. It is derived from plants or animal by-products, and can be synthesized in the laboratory.

What Should I Know About Glycerin?

• The third most widely-used ingredient in skin care products.
   
• Found naturally in human skin; an excellent skin hydrator.
   
• Helps plump the skin surface, improving the appearance of wrinkles and firmness.
   
• Part of the natural moisturizing factor – the complex of agents that naturally restore and stabilize skin hydration.
   
• Frequently used in moisturizing products.

Considerations for Glycerin

• Works as an effective moisturizer for many skin types.
   
• Use to stabilize and protect barrier function.
   
• Use for dehydrated, dry, aging, and sun-damaged skin.
   
• Hydrates oily and acne-prone skin; it is noncomedogenic (0 rating) and non-irritating (0 rating).

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