Learn about glycerin: its role in foods and beverages, where it occurs naturally, and how it compares with other sweeteners.

Experts are warning of the dangers of glycerol used in slushie ice drinks. (Getty Images) Children under the age of eight should avoid consuming slushies containing the sweetening agent glycerol, ...

Concerns over the ingredients used in iced slushy drinks, popularly known as slushies, have been raised after two young boys nearly died after drinking them. Albie Pegg, four, became the second ...

Have you ever wondered what goes into the products you use every day, from the soothing lotions on your skin to the sweet treats you enjoy? One often-overlooked ingredient is vegetable glycerin. This ...

Even the best moisturizer can only do so much—especially if it's followed by a foundation that sends your skin back to scale city. Your savior when flakes just won't quit: glycerin. Look for the ...

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Glycerin is one of those skincare ingredients that you’ll likely see listed in everything from moisturisers to retinol creams, but what is glycerin, really? Often it’s easy to dismiss skincare jargon ...