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