Glossary Of Terms: Lotion, “O”

Oa-Ol  Om-Ox

Omega Oils—Help maintain skin’s natural moisture barrier and enhance its ability to retain moisture. Emollient.

Opal—Opal, Australia’s national gemstone, is a mineraloid gel that can be found throughout the world, but is most common in the U.S., Australia and Mexico. In the middle ages, opal was used as a good luck charm. It is now used in skincare for its skin revitalizing effects.

Orange Blossom Extract—This extract of the orange blossom helps lock moisture into the skin.

Orange Flower—This ingredient works as an antioxidant to protect skin from free radical scavengers while softening and soothing the skin.

Orange Fruit Extract—See Citrus Aurantius Dulcis.

Orange Peel Extract—See Citrus Aurantium Dulcis.

Orange Peel Wax—See Citrus Aurantium Dulcis.

Orange Oil (Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil)—Oil obtained by expression from fresh peel of ripe fruit Citrus Sinensis. Fragrance ingredient, anti-septic, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, local stimulant.

Orbignya Oleifera—See Babassu Oil.

Orchid Complex—See Cymbidium Grandiflorum Flower Extract.

Oryzanol—Antioxidant, skin-conditioning agent.

Oryza Sativa—See Rice Bran Oil

Oxidized Corn Oil—This oxygen-rich vegetal glyceride is derived from corn oil and is used for its anti-inflammatory, anti-irritant and skin-soothing properties.