Glycerin, also called glycerol, happens to be a colourless, odourless, sweet-tasting liquid that has a very thick, viscous consistency. Many of you might think that glycerin is a humectant and suitable only for dry skin beauties. But, it’s equally suitable for oily skin. Being an all-natural product, glycerin is exceptionally gentle even on sensitive skin and helps soothe skin woes such as inflammation and redness. And, the best part is, it is non-greasy and has numerous other skin benefits. It helps in maintaining the health of the central nervous system. Recent studies have shown that glycerin, with the help of antioxidants.