Why is glycerine used in some personal care products?
Glycerine is a humectant, which means that it helps to retain moisture in creams and lotions. Secondly, glycerine is an emollient, which means it makes the skin feel softer and smoother and helps to reduce wrinkles. This is achieved partly through coating the shin with a thin layer of oily wax, and partly by reducing water loss from the skin. Glycerine is also a solvent and helps different ingredients used in many creams and lotions mix together.
