Ingredient
Glycerin
Glycerine
A very widely used humectant: it draws water into the upper layers of the skin and helps a product feel less drying.
What it does
Humectant
Draws water into the upper layers of the skin or hair.
Solvent
Dissolves and carries the other ingredients.
Reference
- CAS number
- 56-81-5
- Also written as
- Glycerine, Glycerol
- In our catalogue
- 458 products
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