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Alongside ceramides, glycerin draws moisture into the skin, while panax ginseng root extract provides antioxidant support and calms irritation.—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Mar. 2026 For a steak that glistens, brush on some vegetable glycerin.—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Mar. 2026 This one contains AHAs, volcanic pumice, and glycerin for a mix of physical and chemical exfoliation that leaves the skin smooth, soft, and glowy.—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026 Referring to it as a universal leave-in, the clean formula features a blend of roucou oil, vitamin B5, glycerin, and sunflower seed oil to impart impossibly soft-to-the-touch lengths.—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glycerin
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Etymology
French glycérine, from Greek glykeros sweet; akin to Greek glykys