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Noyz Mylk de Parfum contains hyaluronic acid, witch hazel, sunflower seed oil, and glycerin derivatives—common hydrating and soothing agents found in skin care.—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 6 Feb. 2026 During winter, Chang also suggests switching to richer creams instead of lotions or gels and layering humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid with occlusives to help seal moisture in.—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026 Hydrators like hyaluronic acid and glycerin can temporarily plump skin, making crepey texture look smoother.—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026 Other ingredients in a gel tablet or capsule may include sunflower oil, glycerin, gelatin, beeswax, and sunflower lecithin.—Rebeca Schiller, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glycerin
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Etymology
French glycérine, from Greek glykeros sweet; akin to Greek glykys