Glossary Of Terms: Lotion, “G”

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Golden Palm Oil—See Palm Oil.

Goldenseal Extract (Hydrastis canadensis extract)—Biological product. Extract of herb of golden seal. Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic.

Gold of Pleasure Oil—This natural oil helps combat dehydration and deepens the appearance of a tan.

Gossypium Herbaceum—This ingredient comes from the cotton plant and is used to improve the skin barrier function as well as for its emollient properties. Cotton is high in vitamin F, which helps improve skin suppleness and a youthful appearance.

Grape Juice (Vitis vinifera juice)—Cold pressed pure grape juice has been used instead of its extract; rich source of polyphenols, vitamins A, B, C, E, minerals, and amino acids; possesses great antioxidant, anti-wrinkle, and anti-aging properties; very energetic and soothing benefits for the skin; visibly improves skin tone; antioxidant with free radical scavengers; supports increased collagen and skin integrity.

Grape Seed Oil—This refined oil is derived from a variety of grapes. It contains high levels of Linoleic Acid and Omega 6 fatty acid, and is rich in vitamin E. Grape Seed Oil is beneficial in tanning and skin care products because of its antioxidant and anti-enzyme activity that helps prevent damage to the skin from UV exposure and the environment. The skin also easily absorbs it. The Latin name for Grape Seed is Vitis Vinifera.

Green 5 & 6—Colorant.

Green Tea—A natural antioxidant that helps fight fine lines and wrinkles.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride—This ingredient is an antistatic agent for hair and a viscosity-increasing agent. It is one of the ingredients in Vitamin Cocktail. It is a quaternary ammonium derivative of hydroxypropyl guar.

Guava Butter—This moisturizing fruit butter hydrates and helps create a smoother, more even skin tone.