Glycerin
Well-tolerated
INCI · GlycerinGlycerolCAS 56-81-5
Also known as: Glycerol · Glycerine
HumectantSkin conditioningSolvent
In plain language
Humectant that attracts water and helps support skin hydration.
Well-established moisturizer used to improve skin hydration and barrier function.
Benefits
Benefit
Hydration support
Glycerin is a well-studied humectant that helps increase skin hydration and support barrier function.
Strong evidence
Where it can be sold
Simplified regulatory status by market — for guidance, not compliance advice.
EUAllowed
Listed in EU CosIng.
USAllowed
Permitted in cosmetics.
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Glycerin and the skin: holistic review ↗
PubMed · 2007
Peer-reviewed