Glossary Of Terms: Lotion, “G”

The following is a list of common lotion terms and definitions. Special thanks to Australian Gold, California Tan and Designer Skin for their help in compiling this glossary.

Ga-Gi  Gl  Go-Gu

Gamma-Linolenic Acid, vitamin F (Gamolenic Acid)—Unsaturated fatty acid. Skin-conditioning agent, surfactant, cleansing agent, thickener. Also see Vitamin F.

Garcinia Indica Seed Butter—Also known as Kokam Butter, this ingredient is very rich in combined Stearic and Oleic Acids that are beneficial to skin as an emollient and conditioning agent.

Gardena Tahitensis Oil—See Monoi Oil.

Gardenia Tahitensis Flower—Also known as Tiare Flower. See Monoi Oil.

Gelidiela Acerosa Extract—See Seaweed Extracts.

Germaben II—See Germall.

Germall—This cosmetic preservative has anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties. It is comprised of Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben and Propylparaben. The solubilized combination of these three ingredients is effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and against yeast and molds.

Ginger Extract—Also known as Zingiber Officinale Extract, this extract is derived from the roots of the herbaceous plant Ginger and is a botanical ingredient used as a stimulant and skin-conditioning agent.

Ginger Visnadine Ginger Extract—Also known as Zingiber Officinale Extract, is derived from the roots of the herbaceous plant Ginger, which is native to India and tropical Asia. It is a botanical ingredient used as a stimulant and skin-conditioning agent is said to reduce inflammation.

Ginseng Delivery System—A combination of conditioning phospholipids and energizing ginseng, this ingredient is revered for its micro-circulation benefits.

Ginseng Extract—Also known as Panax Ginseng Extract, this ingredient is derived from the ginseng plant. In Chinese medicine, oriental Ginseng is considered to have warming properties. It is rich in vitamins such as B1, B2, and B12, Nicotinic Acid, Pantothenic Acid and Biotin.