Glycerin as a moisturizer?

[jshor09]

HAs anyone ever used this with success? I wanted to try this to bring th4e must needed moisture to my hair.

Thanks
Jackie

 

[bajanplums1]

Glycerin is very moisturizing. It's the primary ingredient in S-curl and other curl activators. Some mix pure glycerin with water and add to hair as a leave in. FOr me, I find that my hair responds to oils better so I mix glycerin based products wtih oil based ones.

Also B & B Oil Moisturizer has glycerin, canola oil, aloe vera, b5. So I found an oil moisturizer with glycerin, oils and no mineral oil. It has worked wonders on my new growth.

 

[Ginsana]

I actually use rosewater and glycerin by Walgreens as a moisturizer refresher spray for my hair in the mornings so that my wash-n-gos will look fresh...glycerin is very moisturizing, but I think it works better with the rosewater for my hair.

 

[Silkycoils]

The thing about Glycerin is that it acts as a humectant drawing moisture, BUT, you can't (or rather should definitely not) use it alone b/c it was dry out your hair. You should mix it with an oil and water. That is why those S-Curl products and the like work b/c they have oils in them too. In my opinion, you should not use it too frequently b/c it will cause buildup over time. HTH

 

[senimoni]

I actually use rosewater and glycerin by Walgreens as a moisturizer refresher spray for my hair in the mornings so that my wash-n-gos will look fresh...glycerin is very moisturizing, but I think it works better with the rosewater for my hair.

They sell this combo or are you buying and mixing yourself.

 

[bklyncurly]

Last weekend, I bought Isoplus Braids, Locks and Twists Scalp Moisturizer. I don't have braids, locks or twists, but the 2nd ingredient is glycerin and it definitely has the stickiness associated with all glycerin products that I've used. Anyway, I really like this stuff. I don't put it on my scalp. Just a good dollop in my hands, then rub together and spread throughout my hair. If I do this, braid my hair, and go to bed, I wake up with a VERY moisturized head of hair. The braid out is soft and not frizzy at all. Since I do a light wash 1-2/wk I'm not really concerned with buildup and I also clarify approx. every 6-8 weeks.

But, if you want to try a glycerin product, this one is pretty good. Don't use a lot though. It's extremely concentrated.

 

[Ginsana]

They sell this combo or are you buying and mixing yourself.

Yes, they sell it already mixed at walgreens. I am not sure if they sell it in the actual Walgreens store. I buy mine from walgreens.com I think the rosewater & glycerin combination is the best of both worlds I don't have the time or patience to be buying these things separately and diluting them...I guess its just laziness!!

 

[Cincysweetie]

I use a glycerin combo on my new growth, and not only does it moisture, but it helps me to easily detangle. It has EVOO/glycerin/honey/water, works well for me.

 

[deedabug]

it doesnt require alot...adding too much causes super greasiness...a few drops should be cool...always mix with water...if not it bubbles on skin

 

[Dolapo]

i checked out walgreens website and in the ingredients, it doesnt say it has rosewater. I saw something like methlyparaben but i dunno if thats the chemical name for rosewater or sth....

 

[Champagne_Wishes]

HAs anyone ever used this with success? I wanted to try this to bring th4e must needed moisture to my hair.

Thanks
Jackie

I can't use it by itself since it is so sticky.

 

[Champagne_Wishes]

Yes, they sell it already mixed at walgreens. I am not sure if they sell it in the actual Walgreens store. I buy mine from walgreens.com I think the rosewater & glycerin combination is the best of both worlds I don't have the time or patience to be buying these things separately and diluting them...I guess its just laziness!!

In certain Walgreens in my neighorhood, they sell it in the skin care section.

 

[sugaplum]

I saw this on the walgreens.com web-site:

http://www.walgreens.com/store/prod...311&skuid=sku300679&navAction=jump&navCount=0

I never knew they had a 2 in 1 either. This is really good becuase I have a walgreens not to my place, I hope they carry it. If not I'll do my mad scientist thing...mix away. Maybe I can add some oils to that too?