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Ever-brilliant glycerin is finally having its moment in the sun | Sali Hughes on beauty
It adds moisture and unclogs pores, making this long-overlooked wonder ingredient a best friend for any skin type
It strikes me that this sums up the function of glycerin in skincare, makeup and haircare rather well – it is there to add lasting moisture and retain water. However, as with most things teenagers believe they discovered and claim as their own (Birkenstocks, Kate Bush, Peep Show), I’m all for it if it deservedly increases a product’s fan base and brings something worthwhile to a new generation. The joy of glycerin is that this is one beauty wonder ingredient you needn’t rush out to buy – it’s already sitting in your bathroom, quietly being brilliant.
Or read this on The Guardian
