
Are you unhappy with the way your skin looks and feels right now? Have you been struggling to get rid of dry skin and keep it soft and supple? Perhaps it's time to set aside those commercial moisturisers and opt for something that's more effective. Did you know that glycerin can help you chase away your skin problems? Glycerin is a colorless and odorless liquid that is derived from plant sources. For long, it has been in use in the beauty world for its incredible skin benefiting properties. While most beauty products may contain glycerin as one of its ingredients, you can also use it straight away to take care of your skin.
Here are three easy ways to make glycerin a part of your beauty routine:
1. As a cleanser
Glycerin mainly consists of sugars and alcohol organic compounds. It has this amazing ability to deeply cleanse the skin by removing excess oil, dirt and even makeup. As such, rather than cleansing milks, you can make use of glycerin to clean your face.
Wet your face and then take a few drops of glycerin on a cotton ball and apply all over. You can also add in three tablespoons of milk to one tablespoon of glycerin and leave it on overnight.
2. To moisturise the skin
For those who constantly have to deal with dry skin, glycerin can help a great deal it locking moisture and keeping the skin soft. It is known to be a humectant that helps in slowing down the evaporation of water from your skin and keeping it hydrated. Moreover, it improves skin permeability and promotes cell growth.
Apply glycerin directly on your skin or mix it with vitamin E oil. Massage onto your skin before going to bed and leave it on overnight.
3. To fight against skin breakouts
Glycerin suits all skin types as it is extremely gentle on the skin. The plant-based oil helps fight against skin irritation and rashes, and because it is non-greasy, it can keep your skin hydrated without triggering excessive sebum production that leads to skin breakouts like acne and pimples.
Take one part glycerin and two parts rose water, and use it as a skin toner.
Use this readily available ingredient to take care of your skin and keep it flawless.
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