Glycerin - tell us your secrets!
I am new to glycerin! I got this one from local Walgreens. It comes in generic brands too, but I didn't see one at the store.
I'm still experimenting, and I love it!
- I shower with it -- drops in shampoo, conditioner, body wash. Luxe!
- I diluted it in water and misted on my face
- A few drops on my face, after cleansing, while I'm still very wet
- Mixing with day and night moisturizer
- A misted layer before SPF
- (Edit to add:) A glycerin layer before a hydrating sheet mask - holy cow, the glow!!
I have loved all of these!
This is a concentrated product and you only need a few drops per use, so I think it will last a long time. $7.50 for the bottle that should last months, which is so nice because everything is expensive. You know. And if this keeps me hydrated, in all the ways, I will use less of other products in my routine, stretching all my skincare dollars.
Anecdotal: Where I live, yesterday was extremely hot, and I felt more comfortable than usual. I wondered if my glycerined body was keeping me comfortable in the humidity. Weeks ago, I traveled to a warm and humid area (pre-glycerin), and I felt so gross the whole time and my hair got weird. Maybe it's a stretch that glycerin could do all this, but it feels plausible. :)
Since I'm still new to using it, I would love to hear tips from people who have been using it for a long time.
(I searched the sub for glycerin, and didn't see any recent in-depth conversations.)