glycerin
Slick cosmetic ingredient
Glycerin is a thick, colorless, sweet liquid used in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
It draws moisture from the air, making it valuable as a humectant in lotions and toothpaste.
In food, it serves as a sweetener and preservative.
Glycerin is also a component in the manufacture of explosives like nitroglycerin.
Also spelled glycerine.
Hydrating skin cream
- humectantMoisture-attracting substance
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- lotionLiquid skin moisturizer
serum · cleanser · toner · soap · cream · balm · softening · soothing
-OH functional group
- polyolMulti-hydroxyl alcohol compound
- fatty acidCarboxylic chain in lipids
- esterificationForming esters chemically
- saponificationFat-alkali reaction making soap
lipid · organic · synthesis · reactant · biochemistry · viscous · hygroscopic · miscible
Friction-reducing substance
- plasticizerAdditive increasing material pliability
- antifreezeEngine cooling additive
- solventDissolving liquid or financially stable
- hydraulic fluidLiquid that transmits force
textile · paper · leather · printing ink · fog machine · e-liquid · vaping · coolant
Insertable solid medication
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
- syrupThick sugar liquid
- elixirMythical healing draught
tincture · laxative · cough syrup · ear drops · topical · formulation · compounding · gelatin
Additive reducing bitterness
- sugar substituteNon-caloric sweetening agent
- fondantSmooth, moldable cake covering
- frostingSweet cake covering
- icingSweet cake covering
cake · candy · confectionery · food additive · preservative · moisture retention · baked goods · fudge
moisturizer
Hydrating skin cream
- humectantMoisture-attracting substance
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
lotion · serum · cleanser · toner · soap · cream · balm · softening · soothing · nourishing
hydroxyl
-OH functional group
- polyolMulti-hydroxyl alcohol compound
- fatty acidCarboxylic chain in lipids
- esterificationForming esters chemically
saponification · lipid · organic · synthesis · reactant · biochemistry · viscous · hygroscopic · miscible · soluble
lubricant
Friction-reducing substance
- plasticizerAdditive increasing material pliability
- antifreezeEngine cooling additive
- solventDissolving liquid or financially stable
hydraulic fluid · textile · paper · leather · printing ink · fog machine · e-liquid · vaping · coolant · heat transfer
suppository
Insertable solid medication
elixir · tincture · laxative · cough syrup · ear drops · topical · formulation · compounding · gelatin · preservative
sweetener
Additive reducing bitterness
- sugar substituteNon-caloric sweetening agent
- fondantSmooth, moldable cake covering
- frostingSweet cake covering
icing · cake · candy · confectionery · food additive · preservative · moisture retention · baked goods · fudge · royal icing
- Lab Chemicalssodium hydroxide, acetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, potassium chloride, sodium chloride
- Remedy Ingredientsacetaminophen, menthol, dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, pseudoephedrine
- polyolssorbitol, mannitol, xylitol, erythritol, maltitol
- liquidswater, milk, oil, blood, juice
- skincarecream, lotion, moisturizer, facial, serum
- baking ingredientsflour, wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, butter
glycerindesiccant
Moisture-absorbing material
silica gel · alcohol · ethanol · rubbing alcohol · witch hazel
glycerinoil
Slippery viscous fluid
mineral oil · petroleum jelly · silicone · wax · lanolin
glycerinastringent
Tissue-contracting agent
toner · witch hazel · rubbing alcohol · powder · talc
- glycerin soapHumectant-based cleansing bar
nitroglycerin, glycerol, glycerine, triglyceride, nitroglycerine