{"title":"Glycerin","entity_type":"Ingredient","slug":"glycerin","canonical_url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/ingredients/glycerin","dates":{"date_modified":"2026-05-11","date_reviewed":"2026-05-11"},"mcp_eligible":true,"evidence_sources":[{"title":"Dermatologists' top tips for relieving dry skin","canonical_citation_url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/aad-dry-skin-relief-tips","original_source_url":"https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/dry/dermatologists-tips-relieve-dry-skin","source_type":"dermatology_reference"},{"title":"A new era of moisturizers","canonical_citation_url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/new-era-of-moisturizers","original_source_url":"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33977643/","source_type":"peer_reviewed"}],"product_fact_sources":[{"title":"CeraVe Moisturizing Cream — Official Product Page","canonical_citation_url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/official-product-page-cerave-moisturizing-cream","original_source_url":"https://www.cerave.com/skincare/moisturizers/moisturizing-cream","source_type":"official_product_page"}],"related_entities":[{"title":"Dermatologists' top tips for relieving dry skin","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/aad-dry-skin-relief-tips"},{"title":"A new era of moisturizers","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/new-era-of-moisturizers"},{"title":"CeraVe Moisturizing Cream — Official Product Page","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/official-product-page-cerave-moisturizing-cream"},{"title":"Dry Skin","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/concerns/dry-skin"},{"title":"CeraVe Moisturizing Cream","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/products/cerave-moisturizing-cream"}],"body_sections":[{"heading":"Quick Summary","paragraphs":["Glycerin is a common humectant in moisturizers that helps bind water at the outer skin surface so dry-feeling skin can feel softer and more comfortable."]},{"heading":"What It Is","paragraphs":["Glycerin, also called glycerol, is widely used in moisturizers because it is compatible with many cream and lotion formats. It is not flashy, but it is one of the most practical ingredients in dry-skin routines."]},{"heading":"Mechanism","paragraphs":["Glycerin helps attract and hold water at the surface. In a routine, it pairs well with emollient and occlusive ingredients that make the hydrated feel last longer."]}]}