Glycerin
Glycerin is a humectant and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 6,018 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
Suave
Cocoa Butter & Shea Gentle Body Wash with Sweet Blend Oil Essence
532mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Cocoa Butter Body Cream
Body lotion · 15.5 fl oz · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Nivea
Cocoa Butter Body Lotion
Body lotion · 16.9 fl oz · Lists sulfates, silicones
Gold Bond
Cocoa Butter Glow Daily Hydrating Lotion
Body lotion · 5.5 oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Cocoa Butter In-Shower Body Lotion
Body lotion · 13.5 fl oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Unilever
cocoa radiant lotion
295 ml · Label from Nigeria · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Coconut & Almond Milk Body Wash Pump
Body wash · 30 mL · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Shea Moisture
Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie
12 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Shea Moisture
Coconut & Hibiscus Illuminating Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Coconut & Shea Deep Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Coconut & Shea Deep Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Coconut + Goji Berry Deep Moisture Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Coconut + Goji Berry Ultra Hydrating Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
Coconut + Tremella Illuminating Body Lotion
Body lotion · 160 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Shea Moisture
Coconut and hibiscus antiperspirant deoderant
2.6 Oz/74 g · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
St. Ives
Coconut and Orchid Hand & Body Lotion
Body lotion · 20.28 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Native
Coconut and Vanilla Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Body Shop
Coconut Body Lotion
Body lotion · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Body Wash
Body wash · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Full & Thick Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Refreshing Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Spray Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
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