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The Truth About Glycerin: What Holds Up and What Doesn't
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The Truth About Glycerin: What Holds Up and What Doesn't

Glycerin is one of the best supported moisturizing ingredients in skincare. We sort the claims that hold up from the ones that go too far.

glycerinHow to Use Glycerin, From Face Wash to Body Cream

How to Use Glycerin, From Face Wash to Body Cream

Glycerin works best on damp skin with an oil or cream on top. This step-by-step guide shows where it fits from your morning face wash to your body cream.

glycerinGlycerin in Skincare: What the Studies Show

Glycerin in Skincare: What the Studies Show

A plain-language tour of the glycerin research, from humectant comparisons to the reservoir effect, and what it means for the products you use.

glycerinGlycerin: Where It Works in Our Formulas

Glycerin: Where It Works in Our Formulas

Glycerin is in our Vitamin C serum, Rose Face Wash Cream, hand and body creams and hand sanitizer. Here is the job it does in each, and why our face oils have none.

glycerinGlycerin and Soap: What a Soapmaker Knows

Glycerin and Soap: What a Soapmaker Knows

Glycerin forms naturally when oils become soap, and it is why a good cleanser leaves skin soft. Here is glycerin from the soapmaker's side, and what research has added.