Assertion: glycerin | /r/CapableOf | draw water
Facets:
value: to the skin
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: from the nearest source
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: into the gut
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: as a humectant
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: As a humectant, glycerin draws water from the nearest source.
text: In addition, glycerol also draws water into the gut, which can relieve constipation, so it may also be an effective laxative (x).
text: For some time it was thought that too much Glycerin in a moisturizer could pull water out of the skin instead of drawing it into the skin.
text: Glycerin, like hyaluronic acid, is a humectant, meaning it draws water into the skin, says Jennifer MacGregor, M.D., of Union Square Dermatology.
text: Also known as glycerine or glycerol, glycerin is a naturally occurring component of fats and oils that draws water to the skin, effectively balancing its moisture levels.