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Ingredients / Humectants

Glycerin

Also listed as glycerol, glycerine

The reference humectant. Cheap, proven, works at 3 to 10 percent.

Safe for every skin type. Tacky above 10 percent.

Pulls water into the stratum corneum. Needs an emollient or occlusive over it, from the same product or the next step, or the water leaves again in dry air.

Group
Humectants
Pore-clogging rating
0 out of 5
Malassezia (fungal acne)
Safe
Helps with
Barrier and sensitivity, Dehydration
Suits
Dry skin, Sensitive skin

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