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Glycerin
Also known as Glycerol · Glycerine
The humble humectant that pulls water into skin.
- What it does
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- Draws in water
- Gentle
- Pairs with almost everything
- Where it comes from
- Glycerin is a sweet, clear liquid released when plant oils are made into soap, or made from plant sugars. Cosmetic glycerin is usually plant-derived.
- Found in
- Products by Maris Dae, Margin
About Glycerin
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What is glycerin?
Glycerin attracts water, which keeps skin and formulas hydrated. MARGIN’s Essential Cleanser is high in it (6%) to moisturize while it cleanses, and Maris Dae counts it with seaweed and hyaluronic acid among the ingredients that pull water in.
Where does glycerin come from?
Glycerin is a sweet, clear liquid released when plant oils are made into soap, or made from plant sugars. Cosmetic glycerin is usually plant-derived.
Which Canadian brands use glycerin?
In our shop, glycerin is in products from Maris Dae, Margin.
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