NOWFOODS

Vegetable Glycerin

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• BBorraming

  Jul 24, 2019 (UTC)
  Combination SkinSensitive Skin

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  Pros

  Unlike oils that create a surface moisture barrier, this provides deep hydration from within. For sensitive skin prone to dryness and flaking, it's better to focus on internal moisture rather than just relying on oils for long-term improvement. I used to depend on oils year-round except summer due to constant body dryness, but last winter, mixing glycerin with emulsions significantly improved my extreme dryness. While it'd be great to find a moisturizer with perfect oil-water balance, our skin changes daily. I used it well all winter, and now in summer, I mix it with emulsions when I feel a bit dry. Unlike oils that can leave residue, glycerin doesn't, which I love. It's perfect for adding a moisture boost to products without the heaviness of oils. As someone prone to blemishes from layering products, I find this adaptable approach to hydration based on my skin's daily needs very useful.

  Cons

  Strangely, while my skin absorbs oils well, it struggles with humectants like glycerin or high-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid. So when I tried the popular '3-skin' or '7-skin' methods, the excess humectants led to flushing, redness, stickiness, and even clogged pores. But using less meant insufficient hydration. While it's less noticeable on my very dry body skin, my facial skin quickly shows if I use too much or too little, which is frustrating.

  Tip

  Cannot be used alone! If you rub pure glycerin between your hands, you'll feel it heating up. That's normal. Plus, it's incredibly sticky. Imagine applying that directly to your skin... the result is predictable. Moreover, since glycerin attracts moisture, using it on skin lacking water can lead to deep dryness. Always apply it to damp skin. It works best when mixed in small amounts (a drop or two) with products that you feel need a bit more hydration but where adding oil feels too heavy.