Ingredients

Glycerin

Glycerin is a humectant and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 6,004 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, body wash and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.

Updated October 26, 2026

In plain English

A sticky, sweet-tasting liquid from plant oils or fats. Draws water into skin and keeps formulas from drying out.

What it does

Contains Glycerin: denaturant

Function listed in CosIng

Contains Glycerin: hair-conditioning

Function listed in CosIng

Contains Glycerin: humectant

Function listed in CosIng

Contains Glycerin: oral-care

Function listed in CosIng

Contains Glycerin: perfuming

Function listed in CosIng

Contains Glycerin: skin-protecting

Function listed in CosIng

Contains Glycerin: viscosity-controlling

Function listed in CosIng

Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34040, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as glycerol, glycerolum, vegetable glycerin and vegetable glycerine.

Products that contain Glycerin

Savon doux à l’extrait de fleur de jasmin

0.09 kg · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens

Savon doux à l’huile d’amande douce

0.18 kg · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens

Savon doux à l’huile d’olive

1 pièce · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance

Savon doux à la fleur d’oranger et huile d’argan

0.36 kg · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens

Savon doux au beurre de karité

0.09 kg · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens

Savon extra doux surgras huile d’argan

250g · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance

Savon Lavender & Chamomille

150 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens

Savon liquide à la glycèrine, bois d’agrume

280 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives

Savon liquide amande

500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

300 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Savon noir a l’huile de lin

1 l · Label from France and World · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Savon noir mou a l’huile de lin

1 kg · Label from France and World · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Savon soin exfoliant aux noyaux d’abricot

0.09 kg · Label from France and Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid

Savon soin sensation d’hydratation

0.09 kg · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid

Savon Visage & Corps Dermatologique

100 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives

Savon Visage & Corps Exfoliant Luffa Naturel

100 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Savons parfumés

300 g (3x100g) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives

Savons parfumés Thé vert

300 g (3x100g) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Say What?! Foundation

Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones

Scalp + Hair Therapy Clarifying Shampoo

Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives

Scalp + Hair Therapy Hydrating Conditioner

Conditioner · 9.25 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones

Scalp + Hair Therapy Hydrating Shampoo

Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives

Scalp + Hair Therapy Strengthening Conditioner

Conditioner · 9.25 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones

Scalp Balancing Conditioner

Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid

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