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Made with glycerin to help moisturize the skin, the formulation also has diamond powder to brighten while blurring the pores.—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2025 Apply ointment or lotion: Two to three times per day, apply an ointment or moisturizing lotion that's water-based or formulated with glycerin.—Mark Gurarie, Health, 7 Aug. 2025 In fact, using glycerin for skin health dates back to the late 18th century, when it was used in hygiene products and general cleaning.—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 12 June 2025 The icing on the cake is the inclusion of aloe vera juice and hydrating glycerin, both of which deliver long-lasting moisture and help strengthen your strands.—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for glycerin
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Etymology
French glycérine, from Greek glykeros sweet; akin to Greek glykys
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