Glycerin

Also searched asglycerineGlycerol

Role: Helps retain water and support skin comfort.
Catalog formulas: 1
Type: Skin care
Verified: 10.09.2026

What does this ingredient do in an antiperspirant?

This hygroscopic molecule attracts water and is used as a humectant in formulas.

Part of a system, not a label in isolation

Glycerin does not directly enhance the antiperspirant active ingredient. Its role concerns the properties of the base and how the skin feels after application.

Regulatory and scientific context

The CIR assessed glycerin as a cosmetic ingredient and found the available data sufficient to support safe use under the conditions reviewed.

What sensitive skin should consider

It is generally well tolerated, although an individual reaction to the finished formula is still possible.

Do not confuse with

The presence of glycerin does not make a product medicinal or eliminate the irritation potential of other ingredients.

Products containing Glycerin

Links are based on the complete published INCI list for the exact product version.

ProductFormatRole in the formulaFull analysis

OKEY Hyperhidrosis Controlverified productroll-onhumectantOpen

Sources

The conclusions apply to the stated conditions and jurisdictions, not automatically to every concentration or product.

CIR: Safety Assessment of Glycerin Supports: function, safety assessment

This ingredient is present in the OKEY formula

Verified product

See where it appears in the complete INCI list and compare the full formula across all criteria rather than judging a finished product by one ingredient.

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