Glycerin
INCI name: Glycerin
Glycerin is classed in the EU CosIng database as denaturant, hair conditioning, humectant, oral care, skin protecting, solvent, viscosity controlling, perfuming, fragrance and skin conditioning (humectant). Piel groups it with humectants.
What it does
- denaturant
- hair conditioning
- humectant
- oral care
- skin protecting
- solvent
- viscosity controlling
- perfuming
- fragrance
- skin conditioning (humectant)
How Piel groups it
Piel's knowledge base files Glycerin under:
- humectants
Piel's note
One of the oldest and most common hydrating ingredients, present in a large share of moisturisers. It draws water into the skin and is very well tolerated.
Found in 30,905 products in Piel's catalogue.
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Identifiers
- INCI name
- Glycerin
- CAS number
- 56-81-5
- EC number
- 200-289-5
- CosIng reference
- 34040