What Is Glycerin?Glycerin is the commercial name for Glycerol derived from the greek word "glykys" which means "sweet". It was discovered in 1779 by Swedish scientist K.W.Shele. It is an humectant and can be of animal or vegetable origin. 
It is obtained naturally in the soap making process, and in synthetic form from petroleum. It is a transparent, thick liquid with a sweet taste and is classified as an alcohol. It can't be dissolve in oil, only in water and alcohol.Uses Of This Humectant This natural skin moisturizer has many uses:
Glycerine And Skin Benefits This humectant is widely used in cosmetic formulations, due to its moisturizing properties. We can find it in many of our daily skin creams and other cosmetic products. Because is an humectant, it absorbs water from the air, keeping our skin moist. It has emollient properties, leaving the skin feeling softer and smoother. It could help in the treatment of some skin diseases, such as psoriasis, acne and some skin cancers and can be beneficial in scar healing. Always bear in mind that when choosing cosmetic products containing these ingredients, such as glycerin soap bars and skin creams, is better to go for quality rather than cheaper versions, that sometimes don't have enough quantity and can do more harm than good to your skin, when other chemicals are placed instead. Glycerine And Rosewater 
Here you have few
skin care recipes
to make at home. You can buy the rosewater from a beauty store and the glicerine from the chemist.Hands Care - Mix The petals of two fresh roses with distilled water. Leave to soak for twenty four hours. Strain the liquid and add the glycerol. Keep in a bottle and sake well before use. Facial Toner- Mix eight spoons of rosewater with six spoons of with hazel and three spoons of glycerol. Keep in a bottle. Sake well before use. Smooth And Nourish The Skin- Mix six spoons of rosewater with two spoons of glycerol. Keep in a bottle. Shake well before use. Excellent moisturizer for face, neck and hands. Glycerine Hand Therapy- Mix glycerol with lemon juice. Rub your hands with this mixture. Your hands will feel softer. Weak Hair- Mix two eggs, one spoon of olive oil and one spoon of glycerol. Wash the hair and apply over damp hair. Leave it on for about twenty minutes. Rinse off. Dry Skin Care - Mix two spoons of honey with one spoon of glycerol and one spoon of olive oil. Apply over cleansed skin and leave it for twenty minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Are you interested in skin care and other related topics? Then, why not subscribe to the free monthly newsletter to receive articles and the latest news about beauty and skin care. Your email address is safe with us, we hate spam as much as you do.
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