Glycerin, known interchangeably as glycerol or glycerine, is a compound formed from alcohol and sugars. It can be synthesized from petroleum in a laboratory setting or extracted from various plant and animal sources.
Derived from palm, coconut, and shea butter, vegetable glycerin contrasts with its animal-based counterpart sourced from animal fats. This colorless, scentless liquid boasts a thick consistency yet easily dissolves in water.
Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, glycerin stands as a key agent in enhancing hair and skin quality, prominently featured in numerous beauty and hair care products.
Its role as a humectant remains pivotal; glycerin possesses the ability to attract moisture from the surroundings, binding it to the hair or skin, thereby maintaining enduring softness and hydration.
Moreover, glycerin finds extensive use in herbal extract formulations, showcasing robust antimicrobial properties effective in combating infections.
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Moisturize hairGlycerine moisturizes and makes hair long and strength. Glycerin acts as humectants, which absorbs water from air and binds it to hair follicles and scalp. By doing so, hair becomes moisturized and soft
- Take 2 tbsp of glycerine with 1 tbsp of water
- Dilute it well and pour it in a spray bottle
- Spray the mix on the hair and scalp and massage
- it be for 20 min and wash off with shampoo
- This must be done before
# Helps in Hair GrowthAs glycerine act as humectants, it captures moisture and binds hair with it. The hydration of hair avoids dry hair, split ends, removes dead skin cells, promotes new hair follicle to grow long and strong.
- Take an egg and beat it
- Add 3 tbsp of glycerine and 2 tsp of castor oil
- Mix it well and apply with brush
- Leave it for 20 min and wash off
- Do this once a week.
# Glycerine as ConditionerGlycerine conditions hair and makes silk, soft and smooth.
- After hair wash with shampoo
- Take the conditioner in the bowl and add 2 tbsp of glycerine
- Mix well and apply as conditioner to hair
- Leave for 5 min and rinse off
- This acts as conditioner your hair, where you can style your hair as your wish.
# Removes Split Ends
It works on the hair follicles, cuticles and dry scalp. Dry scalp and dry hair is the reason for split ends. To avoid split ends apply glycerine with this mix
- Take 3 tbsp of glycerine with 2 tsp of honey and water
- Dilute it well
- Apply and massage on scalp and hair
- Leave for 20 min and wash off with lukewarm water.
# Treats Dandruff
Glycerine when mixed with apple cider vinegar, it works on the dandruff and get rids off quite easily.
- Take 2 tsp of glycerine with 2 tsp of apple cider vinegar
- Apply the solution on the scalp
- Massage it well and leave for 20 min
- Wash off with lukewarm water
- This must be done once in 15 days.
# Helps from Hair Fall
Glycerine when diluted with coconut oil, massaged on scalp, it improves blood circulation, increases hair growth, strengthens and helps from hair fall.
- Take 1 tsp of glycerine and coconut oil each
- Mix well and apply on the scalp
- Massage and leave for 20 min
- Wash off with lukewarm water
- Do this once a week.
# Helps from Hair ThinningGlycerine contains the moisture which locks moisture and hydrates hair follicles, which helps from hair thinning.
- Take 2 tbsp of fresh aloe vera gel
- Dilute it with 2 tbsp of glycerine
- Apply the pack on the scalp and hair
- Leave it for about 20 min and wash off with luke warm water
- Do this once in a 15 days to avoid hair thinning.