Glycerol, which is a triatomic alcohol, is found in almost all cosmetic products. The drug in its pure form is sold in a pharmacy, it has a liquid consistency with high viscosity and a sweetish taste. They use the product in various industries, but it brings the greatest benefit in the sphere of beauty. In home cosmetics for the face, glycerin is an indispensable ingredient. About how to please your skin with this affordable product, and will be discussed below.
The effect of glycerin on the skin of the face
The main property of glycerin is its high hygroscopicity. Getting on the skin, the substance begins to pull the moisture out of the environment. The face forms a wet film, it becomes soft and pleasant to the touch.
At the same time, glycerin for the face can be harmful, as many cosmeticians say. If you use the product in conditions of low humidity, it will direct its hygroscopicity to "pull" water molecules from the skin, thereby drying it. That is why glycerin in a face cream, soap or lotions is contained in small amounts (5 - 7%). And use it at home should only in combination with water - with it the drug is mixed very well in any proportions. Thus, the question whether it is possible to smear the face with glycerin will result in a negative response if it is a pure agent. To moisturize the skin, glycerin must be diluted.
Use of glycerin for the face
From the drug purchased in the pharmacy you can prepare a lot of home cosmetics that will successfully replace professional creams, tonics and masks, pleased with its naturalness. The simplest way to prepare lotion is:
- Mint. It is prepared from dry herb peppermint . Half a glass of raw material is poured over with boiling water, covered with a lid and wrapped with a towel. The drug is allowed to stand for about a day, filter. In the mint infusion add glycerin (1 spoon). A ready-made lotion is wiped off the skin before going to bed and in the morning.
- Citric. Skin with black dots will help lotion from glycerin and lemon juice, taken in equal proportions. It is recommended to add some more water. By rubbing this face with a face, you can achieve its cleansing and whitening.
- Chamomile. Chamomile flowers (2 tablespoons with a slide) are filled with a glass of boiling water. After 8 - 10 hours filter. The infusion is mixed with vodka in the proportion of 3: 1, add a spoonful of glycerin - for a face with oily, problem skin such a lotion will be very handy.
Glycerin and vitamin E for the face
The fading skin will be refreshed by a mask made of vitamin E (sold in a pharmacy) and glycerin, whose benefit to the face only increases with the interaction with tocopherol. Both substances are mixed in the same amount and applied to the skin before bed, provided that the humidity in the bedroom is at least 45 - 65%. Otherwise, add some water to the mask.
The procedure can be repeated several times a week. Within a month, fine wrinkles will become less noticeable, the skin will look younger.
Masks and scrubs
You can add glycerin to any face masks, tk. In addition to moistening, it provides rapid healing of the wound, reduces the rash.
Clear the skin of black dots will help scrub, for the preparation of which you will need:
- crushed almonds (4 tablespoons);
- glycerin (2 tablespoons).
Components are mixed, massage movements are rubbed into the T-zone. When the mask dries, rinse the remains with warm water.
It is useful to supplement with glycerine oil face masks that do not require rinsing - the preparation is perfectly mixed with base oils: coconut, olive, jojoba. The ingredients are taken evenly, the mass obtained is treated with a pre-cleaned face before going to bed.