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Why glycerin is perfect for mature skin – and 6 best products to try
Glycerin is one of the best ingredients around for dry, mature skin, but it doesn’t often get much airtime. This hydrating hero can help to keep our complexion plump and bouncy. Plus, it helps to reinforce the skin barrier (a key part of healthy, happy skin).
Also known as glycerol, glycerin acts as a humectant. This means it helps to attract moisture into the skin, similar to hyaluronic acid. In doing so, it can help to plump out the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and other signs of dryness.
That being said, it’s better absorbed and penetrates deeper into the skin compared to hyaluronic acid as it has a smaller molecule size. Experts say to choose glycerin if we want to give skin a bounce and hyaluronic acid for more for of a hydration boost,
Ready to give this skincare ingredient a whirl? Here are our picks of the best glycerin skincare products for mature and menopausal skin on offer.
6 of the best glycerin beauty products for mature skin
Top tip: lots of beauty products do contain glycerin, but it might not always be clearly listed on the packaging.
When reading skincare labels, ingredients are listed from highest to lowest concentration. So the higher up an ingredient on the list, the more of that ingredient the product contains. If you’re looking to reap the benefits of glycerin, choose a skincare product where it appears early on in the ingredients list.
Dermatica Balancing Glycerin Gel – £12.95
Fluctuating hormones can sometimes cause acne breakouts during perimenopause and menopause. If that’s you, this cleanser helps to rebalance oily, blemish-prone skin, too.
Taking advantage of the hydrating benefits of glycerin, Dermatica’s Balancing Glycerin Gel is a gentle cleanser designed to effectively remove makeup, impurities and SPF without leaving the skin feeling stripped or irritated.
The cleanser has been formulated according to the NICE guidelines too, so it’s pH neutral, and is free from oil and ingredients that may clog pores.
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CeraVe Moisturising Cream – £15
If your skin is feeling super dry, which can often be the result of lowered oestrogen levels in menopause, this rich, thick cream from CeraVe is a great option to slather on at nighttime.
With glycerin, three-essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid, it delivers the moisture your skin craves.
It’s cocooning yet non-greasy and is also fragrance-free, meaning it won’t irritate sensitive skin and helps to maintain your natural skin barrier.
Byoma Hydrating Serum – £12.99
Both affordable and effective, Byoma’s Hydrating Serum is a great option if you’re looking for a glycerin-rich serum.
Using glycerin, squalane and a tri-ceramide complex, (find out more about the benefits of ceramides for mature skin here), this ultra-lightweight serum drenches skin in hydration.
Apply to damp skin to lock in hydration and double up your drops if your complexion is feeling particularly dry.
Beauty Pie Japanfusion Power Elixir Moisturiser – £18 with membership
With glycerin to keep skin plump and dewy, Beauty Pie’s Japanfusion Power Elixir Moisturiser is the perfect option for mature skin in need of luminosity.
Not only does it help to hydrate, the moisturiser is infused with brightening Jabara extract plus polyphenols and antioxidants from the Delaware grape to protect your skin.
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La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Anti-Ageing Serum – £45
Retinol is a powerhouse ingredient when it comes to fighting fine lines and pigmentation.
This 0.3% infusion of retinol paired with glycerin helps to keep skin hydrated while also helping to increase cell turnover. It’s a great starting serum for retinol newbies.
Skin is left glowier, bouncier and brighter with minimal irritation.
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Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask – £26
Loved by celebrities, this mask from Summer Fridays uses a blend of hyaluronic acid, glycerin, niacinamide, allantoin and panthenol to nourish and hydrate.
Jet Lag Face Mask is not just to keep in your carry-on luggage either. It’s perfect for a self-care Sunday too.
The soothing formula leaves skin dewy and radiant, and you won’t ever want to run out.
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