"If you want to apply pure glycerin, you can apply it to skin with a cotton pad or your fingers, or mix it with a bit of your moisturizer in your hand right before you apply it," says Butler.

“The best thing about glycerin is that it’s lightweight and gentle, so all skin types can use it, whether you have oily, dry or combination skin,” says Dr Joyce Park, dermatologist and ...

Apply daily using a cotton pad or mist it onto the skin after makeup application. Store in the refrigerator for freshness. Glycerin is generally safe and widely used in cosmetic products.