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The shampoo relies on a blend of gentle, sulfate-free cleansers to lift away buildup while delivering hydration with glycerin and conditioning polymers, so hair feels clean but not stripped.—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Apr. 2026 When choosing a product, look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, peptides or glycerin.—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026 Look for formulas with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, peptides or glycerin.—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 When choosing an eye cream, look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, peptides or glycerin.—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glycerin
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Etymology
French glycérine, from Greek glykeros sweet; akin to Greek glykys