Other uses of glycerin

In addition to being a humectant, glycerin is used as a:

  • hyperosmotic laxative (drawing water to the bowels to treat constipation)
  • vehicle for numerous pharmaceutical preparations
  • sweetening agent
  • thickening agent
  • preservative

Glycerin is generally recognized as safe by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Conclusion:

Research suggests that glycerin in your moisturizers or your soap can have a positive effect on your skin.

The skin on your face tends to be more delicate. In certain conditions, glycerin can dehydrate the skin, and undiluted glycerin can cause blistering in some cases. It’s safer to consider using a product rich in glycerin rather than diluting the pure form.

If after applying a product with glycerin to your skin, you notice any signs of an allergic reaction, like itchiness or redness, stop using the product immediately and talk with a healthcare professional.

All of our EpiLynx prodycts contain diluted high quality vegetable glycerin: 

https://www.epilynx.com/collections/skin-care