Glycerin, also known as glycerol, is a natural compound derived from vegetable oils or animal fats.
clear, colorless, odorless, and syrupy liquid with a sweet taste.
In the pharmaceutical industry, it's widely used as a lubricant and humectant and as an essential ingredient in many cough syrups, ointments, expectorants, anesthetics, and lozenges.
Manufacturers also use glycerin to make drug capsules
can increase skin hydration, relieve dryness, and refresh the skin's surface.
It's also an emollient, which means it can soften skin.
Glycerin also has antimicrobial properties, which means it can protect the skin from harmful microorganisms
