Glycerin: The Viscous Winter Warrior - Skin Care Tips

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Glycerin is an effective way of fighting winter dryness. It has remained one of the most unsung of skincare products. Our mothers and grandmothers swore by this humectant (a substance that absorbs water) for keeping skin soft and moisturized. And they were so right, because glycerin traps moisture in the skin and makes it soft and smooth. Instead of applying glycerin before going to bed, “use it before taking a warm shower, so that the moisture from the bath is trapped all day long.