Glycerin Skincare Products

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Discover the hydrating power of skincare with glycerin: a powerful ingredient naturally found in the skin’s natural moisturising factors (NMF). Known for its high-quality humectant properties, glycerin draws water into the upper layers of the skin, delivering deep, long-lasting hydration and essential nourishment. Our advanced formulations, including our our iconic Crystal Retinal serums and targeted eye creams, harness this moisture-boosting ingredient to leave your skin feeling soft, smooth, and visibly replenished.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is glycerin, and why is it used in skin care?
Glycerin is a powerful humectant, a type of moisturising ingredient that draws water into the skin. Naturally derived and widely used in professional-grade formulations, glycerin helps to keep skin soft, hydrated and smooth by maintaining moisture levels within the upper layers of the skin barrier.

How should you use glycerin in your skincare routine?

Glycerin is typically found in cleansers, serums and moisturisers, and is suitable for both morning and evening use.

Medik8 incorporates glycerin into many of its formulas, such as Crystal Retinal and Blemish Control Pads, where it works alongside other actives to deeply hydrate and support the skin barrier without heaviness or greasiness. Simply apply glycerin-containing products after cleansing and serums, before locking in moisture with your chosen moisturiser.

Is glycerin good for all skin types?

Thanks to its lightweight, non-comedogenic profile, glycerin works well for almost every skin type. It delivers essential hydration without clogging pores or causing irritation, making it a go-to ingredient for everything from dry and sensitive skin to oily or acne-prone complexions.

Can glycerin help with dry skin?
Yes. Glycerin is one of the most effective ingredients for replenishing moisture in dry and dehydrated skin. It helps restore softness, smoothness and comfort by drawing in water and supporting a stronger skin barrier over time.

Can I use glycerin every day?

Glycerin is gentle enough for daily use, even in twice-daily routines. Its hydrating properties work best when used consistently, making it an ideal everyday staple, either on its own or alongside ingredients like hyaluronic acid or vitamin C.

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Skincare's most reliable hydrator

Glycerin is a naturally occurring compound most commonly derived from vegetable sources, giving it a natural affinity with the skin. As a humectant, it draws moisture from the air and deeper skin layers into the outer layer of the skin, while its mild occlusive properties help reduce transepidermal water loss and reinforce the skin's surface barrier over time.

Non-comedogenic and well-tolerated across all skin types including dry, oily and sensitive, glycerin in skincare sits comfortably across a wide range of textures from lightweight serums to richer moisturisers, making it one of the most dependable and adaptable ingredients in formulation.

A versatile addition to any routine

Glycerin's reliability in skincare is why it features across so many of Medik8's formulas. From the Total Moisture Daily Cleansing Gel to award-winning Crystal Retinal and Hydr8 B5 Intense, it provides a hydrating foundation that supports the efficacy of other actives. It also acts as a buffer alongside stronger ingredients like retinoids and exfoliating acids, helping support skin comfort while they work.