How to use glycerine to moisturize the skin?
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- 04 Jul 2022
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Moisture is one of the basic factors that create skin firmness . Moisture helps keep skin soft , healthy and youthful. All aging skin lacks moisture.
The amount of moisture that the skin retains makes a big difference in the texture of the skin. Skin loses moisture from the environment when humidity is low or affected by man-made measures through air conditioning and heating. Sun exposure also causes the skin to lose moisture. This moisture loss needs to be replenished or even prevented to some extent.
1.The effect of glycerine
Glycerine is a humectant, as it can draw moisture to the skin from the air. This helps to hydrate the skin.
Glycerine is a clear, odorless liquid that can be obtained from plants and oils, such as coconut or palm oil and others; mildly sweet...
Glycerine is a common ingredient in cosmetic manufacturing , and is even used in the pharmaceutical industry to make medicines for a number of ailments.
Applying glycerin on the face will help relieve dryness and make the skin soft. Used regularly, it can help delay visible signs of aging, like the formation of wrinkles.
Because it's oil-free, it can also be used to moisturize oily skin when they lack moisture during the winter months. In other words, it can moisturize oily skin without being greasy.
In fact, people with acne may experience superficial dryness in the outermost layer of their skin, caused by medicated soaps and lotions. Glycerine also has healing properties and has been used to treat skin problems such as eczema and atopic dermatitis.
Since glycerin is hygroscopic, it can hydrate and soften the outer layer of the skin, helping to soften the dead cells in the outer layer and help remove them. In other words, it will make it easier to exfoliate the skin. In fact, exfoliation not only helps brighten skin, but also helps reduce dark spots, scars, and marks on the face. Read More…
