The Basics On Glycerine
What is Glycerine?
What are other names for Glycerine?
1,2,3-PROPANETRIOL, 1,2,3-TRIHYDROXYPROPANE, 1,2,3PROPANETRIOL, CONCENTRATED GLYCERIN, GLYCERIN, GLYCERINE, GLYCEROL, GLYCYL ALCOHOL, and VEGETABLE GLYCERIN
What is Glycerine used for?
Glycerin is a humectant, a type of moisturizing agent that pulls water into the outer layer of your skin from deeper levels of your skin and the air. In skin care products, glycerin is commonly used with occlusives, another type of moisturizing agent, to trap the moisture that it draws into the skin.
How Glycerine is classified
Skin-Replenishing
Recommendations for using Glycerine during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Glycerine During Pregnancy
What we know about using Glycerine while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Glycerine from CIR
No report found.
Use this, not that!
Products where you might find Glycerine
PATRICK TA Major Brow Shaping Wax; Guerlain Parure Gold Radiant Setting Spray; only 2 products listed
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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Disclaimer: This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider with any questions.
