Who does not want a smooth skincare routine? Exposing the skin for a longer period of time under hot water or over-exfoliation can cause breakage in your skin, leading to dryness and redness. Which is why it becomes important to retain the normal oils of your skin and that’s how Glycerin comes into the picture. Harry Sehrawat, Co-Founder, Sanfe Beauty, tells you all about it.

An underrated agent which can do wonders on your skin, glycerin is a humectant that moisturizes, hydrates, and smoothes your skin. With a regular application, the ingredient gives a perfect dewy and healthy-looking complexion making the skin look radiant and glassy.

All the more glycerin, besides giving that perfect dewy look is much more than it meets the eye and there is no denying that this power product should not be included in your makeup regime.

1.) It protects the skin against harsh products

To look the best in our look, we tend to overcomplicate our skin texture by applying tons of products. These products can leave marks and inflame our skin, causing redness and burns. Let the skin breathe by applying bare minimum products. Glycerin protects the skin from irritants by acting as a natural barrier, as well as restores the skin’s elasticity and natural oils.

2.) It provides a long-lasting moisturizer

According to experts, exposing your skin to sunlight for a longer period can lead to irritation and skin burns. These sunburns can further lead to dryness around your skin. Try to incorporate more glycerin into your skincare routine with your go-to beauty products. Glycerin is a natural compound that is often used as a key ingredient in serums and lotions. Humectants like glycerin are often blended with occlusives, which is another agent that helps prevent the loss of moisture in your skin.

3.) Suits all skin types

Glycerin is a natural ingredient as it is primarily derived from vegetables. Hence, unlike other moisturizing agents that have potential side effects, glycerin is a generally safe ingredient that can be used on normal, combination, dry, and oily skin.

4.) Acts as a De-Tan Solution

Glycerin acts as a barrier against harmful sun rays and environmental pollutants, and hence, can be used as a mild sunscreen. If you already have a tan, you may use glycerin to restore your initial skin tone. Glycerin works by removing impurities clogged in the pores and lightens your skin tone.

5.) Removes Dead Skin Cells

Glycerin removes dead skin cells from the skin by breaking down the proteins in them. This way it helps in new skin cell generation, thus, giving you clear and healthy skin.

All these reasons have made glycerin one of the most used products in the beauty industry. Because of its natural properties, this product has surely made its place in the makeup routine of many celebrities as well.

To sum up, Glycerin is the most under-rated ingredient one should look for in your daily beauty regime.