What is Glycerin?
What does Glycerin do for skin?
Glycerin is a humectant, which means it attracts and retains moisture. “Think of it like a sponge. It pulls in moisture and then locks the moisture in, so skin can become more hydrated,” says Rocky. Glycerin also has a low molecular weight so it’s able to penetrate the top layers of skin and it’s non-comedogenic (despite its buttery texture) so it won’t clog your pores. Plus, it’s an ace at helping to prevent moisture loss and protect your skin’s all-important barrier.
What are the benefits of Glycerin in skincare?
Since Glycerin is a humectant, when used in skincare it binds moisture to skin to help boost hydration levels. “Humectants are incredible ingredients because they attract and absorb moisture from the deeper layers of your skin and can also pull moisture from the air to help improve skin hydration,” says Kristine Schmalenberg, Origins Clinical and Scientific Affairs. And when skin is hydrated, it appears plump, dewy and more radiant (thank you, Glycerin).
Improves Skin Barrier Function
The health of your skin barrier—aka your moisture barrier—is essential for soft, smooth, radiant skin. When your skin barrier functions properly, it keeps moisture in and pollutants out. When it’s compromised, moisture seeps out and skin-damaging pollutants slip in. But, here’s where Glycerin shines: it helps keep your skin barrier moisturized, which over time, can make it stronger and more resilient.
Reinforces Skin’s NMF
Your skin’s Natural Moisturizing Factors are an important factor in skin hydration. Of course, your NMF depletes with age, but it can also decrease due to the overuse of moisture-stripping skincare products. Glycerin’s hydrating properties can support your skin’s NMF, which boosts moisture, so skin looks and feels soft, smooth and supple.
What Origins products contain Glycerin?
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Checks And Balances™ Milky Oil Cleanser + Makeup Melter
is an innovative, oil-to-milk transformative cleanser that removes makeup, oil and other impurities without stripping or drying skin. Ingredients like Almond Oil and Rice Oil help dissolve impurities and makeup and hydrate, while Squalane and Glycerin help preserve moisture for comfortably clean skin.
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GinZing™ Energizing Gel Cream
boosts radiance and fights fatigued-looking skin with the help of Vitamin C, Ginseng and Caffeine from Coffee Beans. This glow-boosting formula enlists the help of Glycerin helps to lock in moisture for an improved barrier and refreshing hydration.
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GinZing™ Ultra Hydrating Energy-Boosting Cream
is a super-rich moisturizer that wakes up tired-looking skin with instant radiance and 72-hour hydration. Glycerin works in tandem with superstar ingredients like Caffeine from Coffee Beans, Ginseng and Niacinamide to lock in moisture for long-lasting comfort.
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What else you need to know about Glycerin
Glycerin is one of the most trusted ingredients in skincare. Not only are its humectant properties beneficial to locking in essential moisture, but it’s skin-friendly for all skin types, too. All-in-all, Glycerin is an ingredient well-worthy of its moment in the spotlight, and in our some of our most beloved formulas.
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Checks and Balances™ Milky Oil Cleanser + Makeup Melter
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GinZing™ Ultra Hydrating, Energy-Boosting Cream
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Plantscription™ Lifting + Firming Cream
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