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The icing on the cake is the inclusion of aloe vera juice and hydrating glycerin, both of which deliver long-lasting moisture and help strengthen your strands.—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 July 2025 In addition to staving off sun damage, the non-comedogenic, non-greasy fluid works to combat breakouts and redness with azelaic acid as glycerin helps hydrate and senna alata extract protects against free radical damage.—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 29 June 2025 Plus, it's made of moisturizing glycerin, strengthening silica, and conditioning castor oil, so your hair is shiny and clean for days.—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 June 2025 Extremely dry, damaged, or mature skin: An ointment with glycerin typically works well as a nighttime product.1715
Experts typically recommend applying an even layer of moisturizer to your face twice a day (morning and evening).—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for glycerin
Word History
Etymology
French glycérine, from Greek glykeros sweet; akin to Greek glykys
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