Glycerin Is The Moisture Magnet Your Skin Loves

Get a soft, fresh cleanse that supports your barrier and never leaves skin tight.

GLYCERIN, also known as glycerol or glycerine, is a clear, plant-derived humectant that stands out for its simple yet effective skincare benefits. Celebrated for its ability to attract and hold water in the skin, it is naturally present in our skin’s Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF). Obtained from renewable vegetable oils or produced by fermentation, it is widely available and highly pure. Discovered in 1779 by the chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele, Glycerin has been a staple of 19th-century pharmacy and personal care. Its value for skincare is straightforward and proven: it draws moisture from the environment and from deeper skin layers to the outermost barrier, helping keep skin hydrated, soft, and resilient. At effective levels, glycerin smooths roughness, supports a healthy acid mantle, and improves the glide of cleansers. Hence, they feel less stripped, and it enhances the performance of serums and creams. Gentle, compatible with all skin types, and biodegradable, Glycerin is a cornerstone ingredient in modern, inclusive formulations.

FRANCIS MICHAEL Clarifying Gel contains Glycerin, an essential ingredient that draws and holds moisture at the skin’s surface to keep it soft and supple, reduces post-cleanse tightness, and helps support a healthy-looking skin barrier.

Every day, a moisture magnet for happy skin

Glycerin is a clear, syrupy liquid known as a powerful humectant, drawing and holding water at the skin’s surface. Chemically, it is a triol; it occurs naturally in the skin’s own Natural Moisturizing Factor and is widely sourced from renewable vegetable oils or fermentation. Because it binds water, Glycerin helps keep the stratum corneum supple, improving softness, smoothness, and the look of fine dry lines. It also supports a healthy barrier by reducing moisture loss and enhancing the flexibility of skin lipids. In cleansers, Glycerin improves glide and offsets that stripped feeling after rinsing. At the same time, in leave-on formulas, it layers well with emollients and occlusives to maintain comfortable hydration throughout the day. It is compatible with a broad pH range, plays nicely with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and ceramides, and is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive. Biodegradable, stable, and time-tested, Glycerin is a foundational ingredient for balanced, resilient skin.

Hydration hero in every drop

• Hydrates: Draws and holds water at the skin’s surface for lasting softness.
• Strengthens the barrier: Helps reduce moisture loss and smooths the appearance of fine, dry lines.
• Boosts formulas: Improves glide, comfort, and compatibility with key actives.

Glycerin is a small, water-loving molecule that acts like a moisture magnet. It pulls water from the environment and from deeper layers of the skin to the outermost layers, increasing hydration where you feel it most. With consistent use, skin looks smoother and feels more supple because the stratum corneum remains flexible rather than tight or flaky.

A well-hydrated surface also supports a stronger barrier. By keeping corneocytes plump and helping lipids remain mobile, Glycerin reduces transepidermal water loss. It softens the appearance of fine dry lines. This makes it helpful for dry, sensitive, and combination skin, as well as complexions that use actives like retinoids or acids.

Glycerin improves how products feel and perform. In cleansers, it adds slip and offsets that stripped sensation after rinsing. In leave-on formulas, it pairs easily with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and plant oils to maintain balanced hydration through the day. Typical levels range from 2 to 5 percent for everyday comfort. Higher amounts can be used for extra hydration if the formula balances potential tackiness.

Biodegradable, plant-derived, and noncomedogenic, Glycerin suits all skin types, including sensitive. It is fragrance-free by nature, and a reliable choice whenever skin needs gentle, effective hydration.

Glycerin is a skin-loving humectant that attracts and holds water at the surface, and supports a healthy barrier, a key component of FRANCIS MICHAEL Clarifying Gel.

Moisture first for skin that feels alive

Glycerin is one of skincare’s most versatile essentials, showing up wherever comfortable hydration matters. You will find it in facial cleansers, toners, essences, serums, creams, masks, and even makeup, because its small, water-loving structure pulls moisture toward the skin’s surface and helps keep it there. In cleansers, Glycerin adds slip and reduces the tight feeling that can follow washing, so skin feels soft after rinsing. In toners and essences, it preps the complexion with light hydration, improving the spread of serums. In creams and overnight masks, it works alongside emollients and occlusives to maintain a smooth, cushioned feel for hours. It is equally at home in hand care and body lotions, where frequent washing or dry air can leave skin rough.

The benefits are clear and well-documented. Glycerin increases water content in the outermost layer, which makes skin feel supple and look more even. Supporting the flexibility of barrier lipids helps reduce transepidermal water loss and softens the appearance of fine dry lines. Because it is naturally part of the skin’s own moisturizing system, it is well tolerated across skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone. It is noncomedogenic, fragrance-free by nature, and compatible with low-pH formulas, which help maintain a healthy acid mantle.

Glycerin also improves how formulas perform. It acts as a solvent and texture enhancer, helping water-based products feel smoother and improving the glide of serums and creams. It layers well with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, ceramides, panthenol, and plant oils, creating a balanced routine that maintains steady hydration throughout the day. Typical levels sit around 2 to 5 percent for daily comfort. Higher amounts are useful in rich masks or targeted treatments, and formulators often temper potential tackiness by pairing Glycerin with other humectants and film formers.

There are practical insights that make Glycerin especially helpful. It continues to attract water even in lower humidity, making it more dependable than some larger humectants in dry climates or in heated indoor air. It is stable, biodegradable, and commonly sourced from renewable vegetable oils or fermentation, so it supports clean and inclusive formulations. In real-world use, this means fewer rough patches after cleansing, better tolerance of active routines, and a smoother canvas for makeup. Whether you prefer a simple or layered routine, Glycerin is the quiet constant that keeps skin comfortable, resilient, and ready for whatever comes next.

Hydration that your skin can feel

Glycerin is a moisture magnet that draws and holds water at the skin’s surface, keeping the outer layer supple and comfortable. As a time-tested humectant found in the skin’s own moisturizing system, it increases hydration, softens roughness, and smooths the look of fine dry lines. Consistent use helps support a healthy barrier by reducing moisture loss, leading to less post-cleansing tightness and a more balanced, resilient complexion. Because it is gentle, noncomedogenic, and compatible with a wide pH range, Glycerin suits all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone. It delivers a smooth, cushioned after-feel that makes skin look fresh and calm.

In FRANCIS MICHAEL Clarifying Gel, glycerin partners with Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, and Cocamidopropyl Betaine to offset cleansing stress and maintain slip, so impurities lift easily and rinse clean while comfort remains. It works alongside Urea to boost water binding, and with Schizophyllan to help skin retain that water longer. Niacinamide supports the barrier as hydration rises, while Glyceryl Oleate adds a soft, conditioned finish. Willow Bark and Cucumber bring a soothing touch, and Vitamin E helps keep the formula stable and skin feeling cared for. Together, these ingredients deliver a thorough yet gentle cleanse that leaves skin soft, clear, and ready for serum or moisturizer. Make Clarifying Gel part of your daily routine and experience a clean that feels as good as it looks..

Please keep in mind that each person’s skin is unique. Before adding anything to your skincare regimen, assess the product you are buying, all the additional ingredients, and the quantity you apply. Also, note that something used on the arms and legs may react differently on the face or back. Additionally, a patch test on your skin is recommended to observe your reaction. 

Discover Glycerin in FRANCIS MICHAEL Clarifying Gel. This fragrance-free and pH-balanced gel gently cleanses while supporting the skin barrier. It soothes the skin and rinses off easily, leaving it soft and never tight. Choose this gentle, sustainable, and cruelty-free foaming cleanser for your skincare routine. 

Begin with the skin you’re in. At any age, for any gender, and regardless of skin tone, FRANCIS MICHAEL Skincare gently cleanses, nourishes, and moisturizes to help your skin look and feel its best.