Glycerin

Also known as: Glycerol

Cosmetic function: Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent

At a glance

EWG hazard 2/10 CIR grade A May feed fungal acne (Malassezia)

EWG hazard reflects the rating of the ingredient, not the real-world risk of a finished product — hazard depends on concentration. How we read these.

Who it suits

Good for Dry Skin

Good: Powerfully moisturizing

Products with Glycerin

Data is aggregated from EWG, CIR, CosIng and the SkinCarisma community, and improves over time. Spot something off? See our methodology. This is general information, not medical advice.