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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 It’s packed with green tea extract and Vitamin E to help protect against free radical damage, while glycerin helps to lock in moisture and promote bouncy, dewy skin.—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026 Thanks to coconut oil and glycerin as its main ingredients, this formula is also a top-notch detangler.—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