Is glycerin water-based or oily? What are the effects and benefits of glycerin on the skin?

Glycerin is a moisturizing skin care ingredient. Many skin care products contain glycerin. Glycerin is an organic substance with strong water-retaining properties. It is a water-based moisturizer. It is added to skin care products for moisturizing purposes.

Glycerin is water-based.

Because glycerin has a miscibility principle, it is water-based if it is easily soluble in water, and oil-based if it is insoluble in water. Mixing glycerin with water can form a transparent solution. Common glycerin, alcohol, and acetone belong to the water phase, while silicone oil and vaseline belong to the oil phase. Glycerin is a very useful moisturizing skin care ingredient with a strong moisturizing effect. It can lock moisture in the stratum corneum, keep the skin hydrated, and isolate it from external stimuli and damage.

Glycerin is mainly used to moisturize and prevent skin from cracking due to frostbite. It protects the skin and is very suitable for dry skin. Glycerin will form a protective film on the surface of the skin, lock in moisture, reduce water loss, and keep the skin moisturized for a long time. Glycerin can also isolate and resist the invasion of the external environment on the skin, prevent skin from cracking due to frostbite, and prevent frostbite. It is harmless to the skin.

Glycerin must be used in a glycerin solution, not pure glycerin. Pure glycerin must be diluted before use. Glycerin is highly photosensitive and needs to be used according to the time. It is recommended to apply it at night. The amount of glycerin used for facial rubbing should be controlled. Using too much at one time will cause the skin to not absorb it, and it may also clog the pores or cause fat particles to grow. Remember that glycerin is used to absorb water and moisturize.