Glycerogel

/ˈɡlɪsərəʊˌdʒel/ noun

Definition

A gel-like preparation or formulation made with glycerin as the primary base or component.

Etymology

Glycero- (glycerin combining form) + gel (from Latin gelatus, 'frozen'). Developed in 20th-century pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulation.

Kelly Says

Glycerogels are popular in modern cosmetics because they combine glycerin's moisturizing power with a gel texture that feels light and doesn't leave skin greasy.

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