The many uses of glycerine

In the world of skincare, there are several hardworking ingredients that get very little attention but are vital to the performance of a skincare product. Glycerine is one such ingredient. Glycerine’s uses in skincare are numerous, says Clere brand custodian Stacy Roberts about Clere’s Pure Glycerine.

Here are some of the most useful benefits of glycerine you probably didn’t know about:

Cleanse
Why experiment with dozens of cosmetics? Try glycerine instead. When applied topically, glycerine gently removes dirt and dust from the skin and cleanses the skin.

Moisturise
If you suffer from dry and scaly skin, this clear, odourless liquid is your new must-have product. Glycerine is worth all the praise it gets. It’s a humectant therefore helping to retain moisture and water in the skin. If you have a cream that isn’t quite as hydrating as you’d like, you can mix a drop of glycerine into it in your hand right before you apply it. A small amount of glycerine goes a long way, so there’ll be a bit of trial and error before you get the right balance between sticky and hydrating.

Maintains water balance
Humectants in glycerine attract water from the air and help in retaining water in the skin. When glycerine is applied to the skin, it minimises water loss due to evaporation and maintains the skin’s water balance on an intercellular level, therefore keeping the skin well hydrated and nourished.

Smooth hair
Glycerine can be used on your hair as a leave in conditioner to make your hair more manageable and smoother, plus it helps to fight split ends which stunt hair growth. (12 September 2018)