#HealthBytes: Skin care benefits and uses of glycerine
What's the story
Glycerine or glycol is quite a common ingredient in Indian households.
This is so because the gelatinous liquid, found in a variety of cosmetics, is naturally good for skin care.
An excellent moisturizer for skin, glycerine, if used regularly, will give you soft, shiny and healthy skin.
Here are top skin care benefits of using glycerine, this winter season.
Benefits #1,2
Glycerin moisturizes the skin and helps maintain pH balance
Moisturization: Glycerine is a naturally good skin moisturizer. Regular use of glycol will help keep your skin fresh and hydrated, in the long run.
pH Balance: Regular glycerine use creates a layer of moisture on your skin that shields it from the harmful UV rays, thus keeping your skin healthy and hydrated. It further helps reduce skin water loss, that occurs due to evaporation.
Benefits #3,4
Anti-fungal and dead skin removal properties of glycerine
Anti-fungal qualities: A natural medicine for the skin, glycerine has amazing healing properties, specifically in treating skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
Removal of dead skin: By breaking down the protein in dead skin cells and removing them from our skin, glycerine paves way for the generation of new and healthy skin cells.
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The many uses of glycerine
The skin health-boosting benefits of glycerine can be reaped in a number of ways. You can use it as a night moisturizer, hand moisturizer, skin cleanser and softener, anti-ageing mask, cracked heal tonic, make-up remover and anti-acne treatment.