Is glycerin harmful to the skin or not?

What is glycerin?

Glycerin, also known as glycerol, is an odorless and colorless, viscous sugar alcohol with a sweet taste. Glycerin is found in all natural fats. As a substance produced by the body, glycerin is a component of the skin's own moisturizing system NMF (Natural Moisturizing Factor).

Can glycerin be harmful to the skin?

There is always debate about whether glycerin can be harmful to the skin. In fact, glycerin can have a drying effect and irritate mucous membranes at very high concentrations. However, warnings to this effect only refer to a glycerin content of more than 30%. At low concentrations, glycerin has a moisture-binding effect and is extremely skin-friendly. The extremely gentle formulations of myrto natural cosmetics have a maximum glycerin content of 3%, which studies have shown, in combination with other hydrating and water-binding substances such as aloe vera or hyaluronic acid, optimally complements the skin's own NMF moisturizing system and counteracts dry skin.

Can glycerin help with dry skin?

The effect of vegetable glycerin as a skin-friendly moisturizer in creams or lotions has been proven in numerous studies. At the same time, glycerin stabilizes the protective barrier layer, which helps to keep your skin soft and supple. An intact skin barrier not only ensures good moisture retention, but also prevents harmful substances from penetrating your skin from the outside. Glycerin penetrates deep into the horny layer (stratum corneum), keeps the moisture there and improves the elasticity of the skin.

Is glycerin recommended for neurodermatitis?

Neurodermatitis or atopic dermatitis is a chronic, non-contagious skin disease that occurs in phases. Atopic skin is affected by dryness with thickened skin areas, redness, itching and pustules. The moisturizing effect of glycerin helps to make the irritated, cracked skin in neurodermatitis more supple, stabilize the skin barrier and relieve the symptoms.

Is glycerin recommended for rosacea?

Rosacea is a chronic skin disease characterized by persistent redness, inflammation such as pustules and papules, and visible blood vessels in the facial area. Rosacea-afflicted skin, which is often dry and extremely sensitive, generally tolerates glycerin perfectly. Adequate moisturizing with glycerin can reduce irritation of irritated skin. With rosacea, it is generally important to choose gentle formulations that do not contain allergens or irritating additives such as alcohol, fragrances, parabens, or emulsifiers.

Is glycerin recommended for psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition in which skin cells grow faster than normal, resulting in a buildup of skin cells in the form of scales and plaques. The skin may become dry, cracked, irritated and inflamed. When choosing skin care products, including those containing glycerin, it is important to consider the individual needs of psoriasis skin. Products containing glycerin may help to make the skin more supple and reduce flaking. People with psoriasis should pay particular attention to gentle, hypoallergenic products.

Can glycerin cause pimples or acne?

Glycerin is non-comedogenic, which means it does not clog pores.

What are the benefits of glycerin in hair and scalp care?

Glycerin is an excellent moisturizer for the scalp. It is used in all myrto organic shampoos, scalp serums, hair treatments and conditioners. The active ingredient glycerin helps prevent dry dandruff, frizz and split ends. Glycerin also reduces the irritating effect of surfactants or foaming agents in shampoos.

What is the best way to incorporate glycerin into your skincare routine?

Glycerin is found in many myrto skin care products such as moisturizers, serums or face masks. It is most effective to use the products on clean, damp skin to lock in moisture. Important: When you integrate new products into your skin care routine, start with just one product and then add more products little by little. This way you can see if and which product you may react to. We recommend that you always test new products on a small area of ​​skin first, for example in the crook of your arm.

Is vegetable glycerin better than synthetic glycerin?

From a purely chemical point of view, both forms are identical. Synthetic glycerin, which is used in conventional cosmetics, is an industrial by-product of petroleum. It is produced petrochemically by dehydrating propene. Synthetic glycerin is harmful to the environment during production. The harmful effects of petroleum-based ingredients are discussed time and again. They often contain potentially carcinogenic substances, especially aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH), which accumulate in the body and have even been detected in breast milk. Petroleum-based glycerin should therefore never be included in your skin care.

The glycerin used by myrto is 100% vegetable and palm oil-free. It is sustainably produced from organic rapeseed or sunflower oil through saponification and subsequent distillation and is easily biodegradable. In order to achieve the highest possible purity, vegetable glycerin is filtered and purified several times.