GLAMOURISING GLYCERIN. A jack of all trades, glycerin is an incredible active ingredient which is so often overlooked. Glycerin is one of the original hydrators in skincare; before the hyaluronic acids of the world came to steal the show. In fact, skincare queen @nadinebaggott recently described glycerin as the Cindy Crawford to hyaluronic acid’s Gigi Hadid; just as beautiful, but from a different era. We’re here to put glycerin back on the map as an ingredient to look out for in your skincare routine.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So how does glycerin work? Glycerin, also known as glycerine or glycerol, is a natural part of our skin. It is a humectant, which means that it is able to pull water molecules to itself. This is great because it means that water is pulled into the upper layers of our skin which makes our complexion look supple and hydrated; no dehydration lines in sight. Glycerin has also been proven to help soothe and calm the skin, and even helps to rebuild a damaged skin barrier function to help retain moisture over time.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Glycerin holds stead-fast as one our our most used ingredients ever. In fact, check your ingredient’s lists and you’ll probably find it in many of the products already in your skincare routine. One of our favourite products overflowing with glycerin is Crystal Retinal – it helps to deliver that hit of hydration which is so important when using vitamin As. We’d always suggest to layer a moisturiser over the top to lock that moisture hit in. You’ll also find glycerin peppered throughout our range of cleansers to help create refreshed, clean skin which is never left feeling dry.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It’s time for the glycerin revolution; give glycerin the recognition it deserves!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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