Vegetable Glycerin May Promote Skin Health
Vegetable glycerin may also help maintain good skin health. It helps treat skin irritation, promote wound healing, and protect the skin against infection.
Studies show that adding glycerin-containing products help protect your skin against irritants and microbes. It also helps reduce inflammation or wounded skin. Also, vegetable glycerin may act as a barrier to safeguard your skin from the elements, including cold and wind.
Another study shows that vegetable glycerin is more effective than a placebo at reducing sensations of smarting in people with eczema [1]. However, it does not have an effect on stinging, drying, irritation, or itching.