Is glycerin good for the skin?

Because of lack of understanding, there will be some doubts. Because of not knowing, there may be some doubts about the products. So in order to alleviate everyone’s doubts about some things, we need to introduce where the efficacy and value of some things are reflected. For example, many people are always wondering whether glycerin is good for the skin. This is something we need to understand.

【Glycerol Glycerol】Glycerol is the skeleton of triglyceride molecule】Glycerol is a component of triglyceride.

When the human body ingests edible fat, the triglycerides in it are metabolized and broken down in the body to form glycerol and stored in fat cells. Tips: Glycerin, also known as propylene glycol, is a colorless, odorless, sweet viscous liquid. Glycerol's chemical structure is completely different from carbohydrates and does not belong to the same class of substances.

Each gram of glycerol can produce 4 kilocalories of heat when completely oxidized, and will not change blood sugar and insulin levels after being absorbed by the human body. Glycerin is a sweetener and humectant commonly used in the food processing industry, mostly found in sports foods and milk substitutes. Since glycerol can increase the water content in human tissues, it can increase the body's ability to exercise in a high-temperature environment.

[There are some things to pay attention to when using glycerin to moisturize your skin] Glycerin is usually extracted from oils. Glycerin has strong hygroscopicity. Pure glycerin can absorb 40% of water, so when applied to the skin it can form a thin film that isolates the air and prevents water evaporation, and can also absorb moisture in the air. Therefore, in winter, people often apply glycerin to the hands, face and other skin surfaces exposed to the air. It can keep the skin soft and elastic, and protect it from being damaged and dried by dust, climate, etc., thus preventing the skin from frostbite.

However, pure glycerin should not be used directly. You should first add about 50% clean cold boiled water to the pure glycerin and mix it evenly before use. Because pure glycerin is highly absorbent, it will not have a moisturizing effect if used directly. Instead, it will take away moisture from the skin, making the skin extremely dry or chapped. People with oily skin can apply a little glycerin, or add a few drops of glycerin to the water for washing hands and face, which will help dissolve the sebum. However, if the skin is already damaged, it is not advisable to apply glycerin to avoid irritating the skin and affecting wound healing.

Glycerin should be stored in a glass bottle and sealed tightly to prevent dust and dirt from entering. Store in a low temperature, cool place. Glycerin is a sweet, colorless, syrupy liquid. Glycerin is added to food, usually as a sweetener and moisturizer to make the food smooth and delicious. Glycerol is the backbone component of the triglyceride molecule.

When the human body ingests edible fat, the triglycerides in it are metabolized and broken down in the body to form glycerol and stored in fat cells.

Therefore, the end products of triglyceride metabolism are glycerol and fatty acids. Once the glycerol and fatty acids are chemically broken down, the glycerol is no longer a fat or a carbohydrate. Look in the following chemistry book and you will see that glycerol is as different from carbohydrates as a baseball player is from a football player.

Although glycerol can provide calories like other carbohydrates (each gram of glycerol produces 4.32 kcal after complete metabolism), they have different chemical structures.