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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

How Piel groups it

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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

Data from Piel's records, September 19, 2026