Glycerin in skincare is a powerful hydrator that pulls water from the air and deeper layers of the skin to where it is needed most by the skin. This intense hydration can help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines while improving the overall texture of the skin.

No, while the benefits of glycerin for the skin are similar to that of hyaluronic acid, they are not the same ingredients. While they are both intense hydrators, glycerin does not contain hyaluronic acid, nor does hyaluronic acid contain glycerin.

While hydrating and moisturizing are essential in skincare, they are each distinct in their own ways. Ingredients that hydrate will attract water to the outermost layer of the skin, whether drawing from lower layers of skin or the air. Moisturizing ingredients trap water to help lubricate. Glycerin is a hydrator that draws water to the surface of the skin.

A humectant is a substance that attracts water. Ingredients like glycerin work well in skincare because they are strong humectants that provide intense hydration.

No, one of the benefits of glycerin for the skin is that it is non-comedogenic, which means it will not clog pores.