Comments on: Glycerin: soften skin but maybe drying?

By: Maya

Maya — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 09:01:24 +0000

I just bought glycerin today as part of a DIY make up project and I wanted to learn more about it. Ive already learned that glycerin is actually good for sensitive skin. It also attracts water, and that’s probably why some of you have had problems. You have to dilute glycerin well or it will take moisture from your skin and just sit on the top layer. If you live in a humid area, it attracts water from the air and adds that moisture to your skin. It sounds like those of you who’ve had negative reactions just had a bad combination of glycerin to water. Except for the soap story; it would seem difficult to get a bad combination of glycerin to water if you’re in the shower… Eh, I’m not an expert.

By: Christopher

Christopher — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 03:46:40 +0000

Like others, I came across this web-site while researching the pro/cons of glycerin. For about a decade now my hands skin has been getting dryer and dryer (they even burn) to the point of where the skin cracks and flakes especially during the low moisture winter months. So, when it get too bad I usually buy an intensive care hand lotion that helps a little. My moisture starving skin quickly obsorbs the lotion. Yesterday, I started using O’Keeffe’s Working Hands which has glycerin as the second ingrediant. Like others who have mentioned in Speak Your Mind it does leave a noticeable sticky barrier/coating on my hands. Too soon to determine its effects; But so far it has slowed down the skin craking and peeling. I’ve added a little filtered water to my hands in order to re-activate and thin out the glycerin. As written in previous comments where different persons have varied skin issues maybe someone will come across a multi-purpose skin remedy that’s not expensive or harmfull to the body. Then they’ll return and tell us all. Good hunting.

By: Mags

Mags — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:25:31 +0000

I hate the sticky feeling of glycerine pony the face but when mixing with rosewater,leon juice and a few drops of olive oil,i think it works good for the skin making it supple and soft.

By: stephanie cowie

stephanie cowie — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:08:55 +0000

I’m new to computers but i’m enjoying surfing! Came across your site and just had to let you know my findings! initially i read in a magazine that adding glycerine to nail polish remover made it kinder on your nails, but hey after using it as a moisturiser on top of my usual brand i have had so many compliments about my skin, i’m 51 but have been told i look as if i’m in my thirties! i’m so chuffed, i think the nicest thing about using glycerine is the lovely warm feeling it gives to your skin, i’ll be using it for the rest of my natural! life.

By: sesame

sesame — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:24:38 +0000

Thanks for sharing your experience with glycerin and I hope your skin recovers quickly. Really gotta be careful using some of these DIY ingredients.