Get to know glycerin’s skin-softening secrets, and why you’ll find it used in many of your favorite moisturizing offerings.
– KEYS SOULCARE
When you think of hydrated, soft-to-the-touch feeling skin, your mind doesn’t usually jump to “vegetable oil.” But glycerin, a trendy skincare ingredient that’s derived from natural compounds like the ones you’d find in plant oils, is one multifaceted, hydrating powerhouse that’s here to stay.
So is glycerin good for your skin? The short answer is yes. In this article, we’ll dig into why we love glycerin as a humectant and how it helps skin stay hydrated, plus how we use glycerin in some of our favorite hydrating soulcare offerings.
WHAT IS GLYCERIN?
Glycerin is a naturally occurring substance, also called “glycerol,” that the body produces and can also be extracted from plant oils. Not only is glycerin naturally transparent and colorless, it’s also fragrance-free.
What is glycerin used for, you ask? You can find glycerin in all sorts of products, from cleansers and lotions and cosmetics and soaps for dry skin.
BENEFITS OF GLYCERIN FOR SKIN
Glycerin works overtime to help smooth the feel of skin and provide softer-feeling skin. Here are a few more reasons glycerin is well-loved in the skincare world — and getting its flowers all over social media lately.
- Glycerin acts as a humectant, helping to draw moisture from the environment to the surface of the skin to keep it hydrated.
- It can help improve the skin’s moisture barrier and help strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier, especially when you’re dealing with dryness that’s generally caused by dry or cold weather.
- Because glycerin helps the outermost skin layer stay hydrated, this hero ingredient helps minimize water loss and may improve skin’s elasticity and texture for plumper-looking skin.
WHAT SKIN TYPES IS GLYCERIN GOOD FOR?
Generally, glycerin agrees with most skin types, but like with all skincare, it comes down to personal preference. Remember to do a patch test whenever you introduce a new ingredient to your ritual, and don’t be afraid to try something new. After all, building a soulcare ritual that’s right for your skin (and the changing seasons!) is a process as unique as you are.
KEYS SOULCARE OFFERINGS FEATURING GLYCERIN
Here at Keys Soulcare, we love how this simple, natural moisturizing ingredient helps hydrate and soften skin without leaving behind any sticky or greasy feeling.
GOLDEN FACE CLEANSER
Golden Cleanser uses glycerin to help hydrate, refresh, and soften skin, helping to gently remove makeup, dirt, and impurities while refreshing and softening skin.
It’s gentle enough for everyday use and powerful enough to remove makeup; plus, the Keys Soulcare signature sage + oat milk scent turns the mundane activity of daily cleansing into a moment of soothing personal ceremony.
SACRED BODY LOTION
Sacred Body Lotion is a warm hug of silky smooth hydration powered by chia seed oil and glycerin to help the entire body feel soft.
Not only is the combo of nutrient-dense chia seed oil and glycerin a moisturizing match made in heaven, Sacred Body Lotion is fast-absorbing and leaves behind no greasy feeling, which will make it quickly become your everyday favorite lotion.
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