{ Some Rights Reserved CC Photo By Thom Watson, Arlington, VA, Nov. 6, 2004} For those who are exposed to the skin drying effects of airconditioning systems each day (malling, working in an office or having aircons in the house), it's advisable to use glycerin-based skin care products to keep moisture on your skin and keep it from drying. I am writing about glycerin because I heavily support its use for many reasons. Glycerin is organic and has proven itself to be truly beneficial. This is not just claims and hype, but facts. The following outlines the benefits of glycerin use for skin care products: Glycerin is one of the components in fats and oils or, as they are also called, triglycerides. Glycerin enters the bloodstream when the body needs energy and uses stored fats. Glycerin is contributor to cell metabolism. Glycerin is hygroscopic. It absorbs water from the air. Glycerin products are gentle and do not cause irritation which make them safe to use on children's skin. I...
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