Glycerin
Glycerin, also known as glycerol, is a widely used ingredient in cosmetics, acting as a powerful humectant to attract and bind moisture, improving skin and hair hydration and elasticity. It enhances skin texture, acts as a skin protectant, and improves the efficacy of other ingredients while being considered safe and generally non-irritating. Found in a diverse range of products from creams and serums to soaps and shampoos, glycerin helps prevent product dryness and improves the texture and spreadability of formulations.
Additional information
| CAS | 56-81-5 |
|---|---|
| Functions | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING – HUMECTANT |
| Formula | C₃H₈O₃ |
| Molar Mass | 92.09 g/mol |
| Application | Creams and serums to soaps and shampoos |
| Restriction | No restriction |
| Trade names | Glycerine |
