MidnightWriter
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ORIGINAL: MidnightWriter Alcohol is a drying agent - so this isn't something you want to do on a frequent basis, and adding some glycerin to the mix wouldn't be a bad idea. I hate to be the one to break it to you, but glycerin on its own is also a drying agent. Glycerin has a real affinity for water. If it has already become hydrated, as by adding water to it, will hold onto that water. Which keeps your skin feeling soft and such. But straight glycerin will dry you out as it absorbs water from your body. Nothing so dramatic as those old horror movies, but still, it can be irritating to sensitive areas. I was thinking small amount of glyceryn in plenty of water - the recipie I suggested would be plenty of water for 1/2oz. of glyceryn - but you've got a point, it'd not be the best buffering agent. Lanolin, perhaps? It's been far too long since I've taken biochem - thanks for pointing out my oops.
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