Glycerin
Glycerin, also called glycerol, is a widely used humectant.
Why it is used
Helps support the water content of the outer skin layer in appropriate formulations.
Who may find it relevant
Relevant to many hydration-focused formulas, including affordable products.
Formulation compatibility
Can complement emollient and occlusive ingredients in the same moisturiser.
Compatibility inside one finished formula is not an instruction to layer or mix separate products.
A common misconception
An inexpensive ingredient is not automatically a filler without a useful role.
Where this appears in Venvia products
- Venvia Barrier Support Moisturizer
Planned ingredient highlight supplied by Venvia; confirm against final INCI
General evidence for an ingredient is not evidence for a finished product. Venvia products are still in development and no product claims are made here.
Sources
- [1] Vaillant et al. 2020 — Glycerol and petrolatum in a controlled emollient study
- [2] Published controlled human study — 20% glycerin cream and its vehicle compared