Amazing Benefits Of Using Glycerin For Skin Care

Updated: September 9, 2017

Glycerin is a thick, colorless and odorless sugar alcohol liquid composed of carbon, oxygen and hydrogen. It is non-toxic and sweet to taste.  It is used in the making of soaps, anti-aging gels, and even moisturizers as it has various skin benefits. It acts as a natural moisturizer which helps nourish the skin. You can get rid of acne and rashes using glycerin. Here are the benefits of glycerin

Glycerin For Soft Skin

If you want to have skin like a baby then you can use glycerin on daily basis. It can reduce the dryness of the skin and make it soft and supple. It is not costly as other beauty products, easy to use and works wonderfully on dry and rough skin. Massaging glycerin on the skin everyday will help your skin stay hydrated. It will also help you give fair and glowing skin that you have always dream of.

• Combine a tablespoon of glycerin with 8-10 tablespoons of water.
• Apply this mixture before going to sleep at night.
• Wash it off the next morning.

Glycerin For Anti-aging Treatment

If you started getting fine lines and wrinkles, you can start applying glycerin on your skin to get rid of that. It has been used from long time for treating skin problems especially wrinkles and other signs of aging.

• Take an egg white into a bowl and gently beat it until it is mixed well.
• Add a teaspoon of honey and one teaspoon of glycerin in it.
• Mix it properly and apply it onto your face using a face pack brush or fingertips.
• Leave it on for about 20 minutes
• Wash off with warm water.
• The egg white helps you clean your face and make it soft.

Glycerin As a Toner

Varieties of toners are available in the market but instead of spending a lot money in buying the artificial toners you can buy glycerin which is natural and not costly.It suits all skin type and effective too.  You can include glycerin in your daily skin care beauty regimen. It acts as the most amazing hydrating toner.

• Mix same quantity of glycerin with rose water and pour it into a spray bottle.
• Spray this when your skin starts to feel dry.
• You can use this toner at any time during the day to feel refreshed.

Glycerin As a Moisturizer

If you have a dry and flaky skin, you must use glycerin regularly on your skin. Glycerin helps in retaining moisture and water in the skin. It is very effective to use and results starts to show after first application.

• Mix about 250 ml of glycerin with two tablespoon of fresh lime juice in a bowl.
• Mix everything properly and pour it into a glass bottle.
• Use this mixture onto your skin as a moisturizer.
• Apply this at night before going to bed for better results.

Glycerin Reduces Blemishes

Regular use of glycerin can help reduce blemishes and rashes on the face. It can also soothe inflammation on the skin. Glycerin helps maintain the pH levels in the skin. It helps nourishes and reveals soft, brighter and fair skin in a short duration.

• Simply apply a little amount of glycerin to your skin.
• Combine it with some Vaseline or milk.
• Apply it properly on the effected area.
• Leave it on until it becomes dry.
• Wipe it off with a moist wash cloth.