Dietary Supplement Ingredient Glossary G

Glossary

Wondering what's in your soap? Or baffled by long, unpronounceable names? Our herb and ingredient glossary gives you the full A-Z on every ingredient we use. A complete guide to the benefits, properties and sources of our 100% vegetarian, cruelty-free ingredients.

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Geranium maculatum oil
Geranium
Derived from the plant; balancing, rejuvenatin, promotes circulation.

Ginger (zinigiber officinale) extract
Derived from the root; tonifying, warming and is an anti-inflammatory.

Ginkgo biloba extract
Derived from the leaf; antioxidant, protects from free-radical damage, anti-inflammatory, increases circulation and regenerates.

Ginseng (panax ginseng) extract
Derived from the ginseng plant; invigorating, tones and rejuvenates.

Gluconolactone
Derived from sugar; natural preservative.

Glycereth 7 cocoate
Derived from coconut; gentle cleansing agent and thickener.

Glycerin
Derived from vegetable oil; humectant, emulsifier and skin softener.

Glyceryl behenate
Derived from glycerides of coconut fatty acids; used as an emollient and lubricant.

Glyceryl cocoate
Derived from coconut oil; gentle cleanser and emulsifier.

Glyceryl dibehenate
Derived from glycerin; emollient and lubricant.

Glyceryl monolaurate
Derived from glycerin; emollient, skin-conditioning, emulsifier.

Glyceryl stearate
Derived from vegetable fatty acids; soothes and softens, emulsifier.

Glyceryl stearate SE
Derived from glycerin and stearic acid; contains sodium and potassium; emulsifier, softens and smooths.

Glycine soja (soy) lipids
Derived from the bean; rich in vitamin E and lecithin, essential fatty acids, antioxidant, moisturizes.

Glycine soja (soybean) oil
Derived from the bean; rich in fatty acids and vitamin E, moisturizes.

Glycine soja (soybean) protein
Derived from soy bean amino acids; strengtens and conditions.

Glycol stearate
Derived from vegetable oils; humectant and emollient.

Glycolic acid
Derived from natural sugars; a form of alpha-hydroxy acid, helps to exfoliate dull skin cells.

Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) extract
Derived from the root; used for its natural anti-inflammatory properties, brightening and clarifying.

Goji Berry
Lycium Barbarum
Vibrant red berry that grows on an evergreen bush in the Himalayas in Tibet. Very high antioxidant content.

Golden seal
Hydrastis canadensis
Derived from the plant root, golden seal is anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and cleansing.

Gotu kola
Centella asiastica
Derived from an herb native to India; rejuvenates and heals.

Grape seed oil
Vitis vinifera
Derived from grape seeds; anti-oxidant and rich in phenols.

Grape skin extract
Vitis vinifera
Derived from the skin of the grape; nutrient rich emollient, natural coloring and natural preservative.

Grapefruit
Citrus paradisi
Derived from the rind of the grapefruit; astringent, clarifying and uplifting.

Grapefruit (seed) extract (Citrus grandis)
Derived from grapefruit seeds; slightly anti-bacterial and cleansing.

Green tea
Camellia sinensis
Derived from the plant leaf; antioxidant, protects from free-radical damage, anti-inflammatory, repairs and strengthens.

Ground oatmeal
Avena sativa
Derived from oats; adds texture, exfoliates, smoothes, and softens.

Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride
Derived from guar gum; promotes smoothness and ease of combing.