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It is everyone’s desire to have beautiful skin sans the imperfections. Flawless, bright and radiant skin is not something that is impossible to achieve. But yes, it doesn’t come easily either. You need to invest time and effort to achieve this. That doesn’t mean that you stack up against your beauty cabinet with expensive creams and lotions. Try to go natural, as these natural products won’t harm your skin and are completely safe to use. Today in this article we are going to tell you about one such product which is easily available in each and every household and is considered one of the world’s best beauty ingredients. We are talking about none other than the mighty Glycerine. You name a skincare issue and glycerine has a solution for it. Glycerine is extensively used in many skincare products because of its incredible hydrating, nourishing and healing properties. Let’s take a look at this beauty agent and know more about it.
What Is Glycerine?
Glycerine or commonly known as Glycerol and it is a colourless, odourless liquid with a thick consistency. It has got a sweet flavour. The name glycerine comes from a Greek word- glykys which means sweet. Chemically, Glycerine is a trihydroxy sugar alcohol. Glycerine is a humectant which readily absorbs moisture from the surrounding. Glycerine acts like a sponge which pulls in water and retains it on the upper layer of your skin. Glycerine attracts water from the deeper layers of the skin, keeping your skin nourished and moisturized. It also helps to seal the moisture by forming a protective barrier on the surface of your skin.
Glycerine is available in two forms- natural and synthetic. Natural glycerine is produced as the result of hydrolysis of animal or plant fat. Synthetic glycerine is produced chemically using petroleum, chlorine and propylene.
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Benefits Of Glycerine For Your Skin
The pure and all-natural glycerine is the secret to a well-nourished skin. If your skin has become dry, chapped and the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines have become a major concern, then here is good news for your skin. Glycerine which acts as a humectant is effective in combating wrinkles and dryness, making your skin soft and supple. Glycerine is equally beneficial for all skin types. Let’s find out how.
1. Moisturizes Your Skin
Glycerine acts as a humectant which draws water from the lower layers of the skin, thus keeping your skin hydrated and also decreases the loss of water from the outer surface of the skin, thus retaining the moisture level of your skin for a longer time.
2. Reduces Acne
With the regular use of glycerine, those pesky and troublesome acne will no longer trouble you as glycerine is oil-free and non-comedogenic in nature i.e it does not clog the pores. Clogged pores often lead to a breakout. Its anti-inflammatory property helps to soothe the acne-prone skin.
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- Helps in skin renewal
- Fights against acne causing bacteria
- Control sebum secretion
- Calms and soothes active acne
- Works on acne scarring and blemishes
3. Heals Your Skin
Glycerine works on dry, damaged and parched skin. Glycerine which is well known for its hydrating properties effectively treats skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Its anti-inflammatory property helps to soothe and calm the itchy, irritated skin. Glycerine helps to repair the damaged skin cells.
4. Protects The Skin
During winter, skin loses the moisture and tends to become dry, flaky and cracked. Dry skin is more susceptible to breakouts, infections. Glycerine helps to draw moisture and retain this moisture off your skin, keeping it hydrated and nourished. The best idea is to apply glycerine immediately after a shower so that it forms a protective barrier on the skin surface and retains the natural oil of your skin.
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5. Gentle On Your Skin
Glycerine can be safely applied to all skin types. It is quite gentle on your skin and can be applied safely even on sensitive and acne-prone skin. Glycerine cleanses, moisturizes your skin and removes the dead skin from the surface, making your skin soft, smooth and supple.
6. Anti-Ageing Effect
Glycerine is extensively used in many anti-ageing products. Thanks to its moisturizing property. When your skin is well hydrated, the wrinkles and fine lines are not so prominent.
7. Improves Skin Permeability
Dry and dehydrated skin often tends to lose its permeability. But glycerine can do the magic and reverse the process, thereby increasing the absorption level of the skin. This process is attributed to the hygroscopic property of glycerine.
8. Improves Skin Elasticity
A recent study has shown that glycerine boosts collagen production, maintaining the elasticity of your skin. Thereby, showing a significant decrease in skin sagging.
9. Promotes Cell Maturation
Mature cells are found on the outmost layer of your skin which are responsible for producing lipids that form a protective layer on your skin. Our skin has the tendency to shed numerous cells at a time and produce new young cells to replace the older ones. Glycerine helps the young cells to reach the maturation stage and move up to the surface and protect the skin before they are eventually shed.
10. Acts As An Exfoliator
Glycerine acts as a mild exfoliator by removing the dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, giving a radiant glow and a youthful appearance to your skin.
11. Maintains pH Balance
Regular use of glycerine helps to maintain the pH balance of your skin. Glycerine helps to reduce the loss of water from the skin surface through evaporation by forming a protective coating on the skin. This protective coating also protects the skin from the harmful effects of the sun, thus replenishing and hydrating your skin to give a healthy glow.
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12. Wound Healing And Infection Control
Glycerine exhibits antibacterial and antiviral effects which aid in wound healing and infection control. Glycerine also helps to repair the damaged skin cells and speeds up the process of skin cell regeneration
13. Preserves Other Ingredients
Glycerine is widely used in many skincare and healthcare products because of its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial property. Hence, Glycerine is also used as a preservative in many herbal skincare products.
How To Use Glycerine On Your Face And Skin?
Glycerine has hydrating, healing and nourishing properties due to which it is beneficial for your skin. Its incredible properties are effective in treating many skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis. It gently cleans your face, making it soft, supple and dewy. If you have glycerine handy, let’s see how to incorporate and use it in your daily skincare regime.
1. Cleanser
- Wash your face and pat dry.
- Apply glycerine all over your face and neck by dabbing a cotton ball while your skin is still damp.
- Leave it for 15-20 minutes and wash off
2. Toner
- Take about 2 tablespoons of glycerine and dilute it with 4 tablespoons of rose water.
- Mix well and store it in a spray bottle.
- After cleaning your face, you can spray this liquid all over your face.
3. Moisturizers
- Take 2 tablespoons each of glycerine, vitamin E oil and vaseline.
- Mix well and store in a clean glass container.
- Apply it onto your skin every night before going to bed.
4. Face Mask (Anti-Ageing)
- Take an egg white and blend it well to form a thick froth.
- To this, add 1 teaspoon each of honey and glycerine. Mix well.
- Apply this mixture evenly onto your face and neck.
- Wash it off after 15 minutes with warm water.
5. To Reduce Blemishes
- Take 1 teaspoon each of glycerine and rose water.
- Mix well and apply with a cotton pad.
- Do this regularly to get rid of blemishes.
6. As a Makeup Remover
- Take 1 tablespoon each of glycerine and milk. To this, add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.
- Mix well and use it as a makeup remover.
- Wash off after some time.
7. For Healing Cracked Heels
- Regular massage with glycerine and sesame oil can help heal cracked heels.
- Do this regularly before going to bed to get effective relief from cracked heels.
Glycerine is a one-stop solution for all your skincare needs. One can apply glycerine twice a day depending upon your skin type. With regular use, you will definitely notice a change in your skin. Your skin will become ultra-soft, smooth, blemish-free and more radiant like never before.
Glycerine In Major Skincare Products
Glycerine is extensively used in major skincare products because of its ultra-moisturizing and nourishing properties. It makes your skin dewy and more youthful because of which glycerine is commonly used as a raw material in many cosmetic and beauty products. Glycerine is an important ingredient in many soaps, face washes, creams, lotions, serums. It is a quick and easy way to get super soft, hydrated and well-nourished skin. More and more skincare manufacturing brands are trying to add glycerine to their products by infusing it in them.
Side Effect Of Glycerine
Glycerine is non-toxic and safe to be used on your skin. It is not known to cause any side effect on your skin. But it is always advisable to use glycerine by diluting it with water or rose water instead of using in full concentration.
Glycerine is one such ingredient which is capable of taking care of all your skincare needs. If you have this ingredient in your beauty arsenal then you can relax and just sit back to enjoy the healthy skin.
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