Its main property is as a humectant: it draws moisture to itself. Glycerin, or glycerol, is a natural alcohol and water attractor that’s been used in skin care products. It is hygroscopic; i.e., it absorbs water from the air. This property makes it a valuable moistener in cosmetics. Glycerin is present in the form of its esters (glycerides) in all animal and vegetable fats and oils. However, only USP grade vegetable glycerin in used in KeMi§§tree KreaTion§ products.