https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2003/12/03/Simple-Glycerin-May-Help-Your-Skin.aspxGlycerin, commonly found in skin care products because it attracts water and helps skin look better, may have therapeutic value as well. Researchers have shown that glycerin also makes your skin look and function better by helping your skin cells matureenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Debug Build: 31106.3070)