Glossary

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Galbanum Oil

See also: Ferula Galbaniflua (Galbanum) Resin Oil

Gardenia Extract

See also: Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract

Gardenia Florida Extract

See also: Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Rhizome/Root

Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract

Function: Colorant
Description:

Synonyms: Cape Jasmine Extract, Gardenia Extract, Gardenia Florida Extract

Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Oil

Function: Fragrance; Conditioning
Description: also used as an Emulsion Stabilizer & Viscosity Increasing Agent for Aqueous Solution

Synonyms: Wintergreen Oil

Gellan Gum

Function: Texturing
Description:

Geraniol

Function: Fragrance

Geranium Maculatum Oil

Function: Fragrance
Description:

Synonyms: Geranium Oil

Geranium Oil

See also: Geranium Maculatum Oil

Ginger Extract

See also: Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Function: Conditioning
Description: used as a Skin-Conditioning Agent

Synonyms: Ginkgo Extract, Maidenhair Extract

Ginkgo Extract

See also: Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Ginseng Extract (American or Oriental)

See also: Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Gluconolactone

Function: Preservative
Description: also used as an Antiacne Agent, Chelating Agent, & Skin-Conditioning Agent

Glucoproteins

See also: Glycoproteins

Glycereth-2 Cocoate

Function: Preservative
Description: also used as a Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent

Glycerin

Function: Humectant
Description: used as a Hair Conditioning & Skin-Conditioning Agent - Humectant; also used as a Denaturant, Fragrance Ingredient, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protectant, & Viscosity Decreasing Agent

Synonyms: Vegetable Glycerin

Glyceryl Caprylate

Function: Emulsifier
Description: used as a Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent; also used as a Skin-Conditioning Agent - Emollient

Glyceryl Isostearate

Function: Conditioning
Description: used as a Skin-Conditioning Agent - Emollient; also used as a Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent

Glyceryl Laurate

Function: Conditioning
Description: used as a Skin-Conditioning Agent - Emollient; also used as a Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent

Glyceryl Oleate

Function: Conditioning
Description: used as a Skin-Conditioning Agent - Emollient; also used as a Fragrance Ingredient & Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent

Glyceryl Stearate

Function: Emulsifier
Description: used as a Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent; also used as a Fragrance Ingredient & Skin-Conditioning Agent - Emollient

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Function: Emulsifier
Description: used as a Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil

Function: Conditioning
Description: used as a Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive; also used as an Antioxidant & Fragrance Ingredient

Synonyms: Soybean Oil, Soy Oil

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein

Function: Conditioning
Description: used as a Hair Conditioning & Skin-Conditioning Agent; also used as a Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent

Synonyms: Soybean Protein, Soy Protein

Glycol Distearate

Function: Conditioning
Description: used as a Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive; also used as an Opacifying Agent & Viscosity Increasing Agent for Nonaqueous Solution

Glycol Stearate

Function: Emulsifier
Description: used as an Emulsion Stabilizer; also used as a Opacifying Agent & Skin-Conditioning Agent - Emollient

Glycolic Acid

Function: Exfoliant
Description: also used as a pH Adjuster

Glycoproteins

Function: Conditioning
Description: used as a Hair Conditioning & Skin-Conditioning Agent

Synonyms: Glucoproteins

Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Rhizome/Root

Function: Conditioning
Description: also used as a Flavoring Agent & Fragrance Ingredient

Synonyms: Licorice, Licorice Extract, Licorice Root

Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract

Function: Antioxidant
Description: also used as a Skin Bleaching Agent & Skin-Conditioning Agent - Humectant

Synonyms: Licorice Root Extract

Goji Berry Extract

See also: Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract

Goldenseal Extract

See also: Hydrastis Canadensis (Goldenseal) Extract

Gotu Kola Extract

See also: Centella Asiatica Extract

Grape Seed Extract

See also: Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract

Grape Seed Oil

See also: Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil

Grape Seed Powder

See also: Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Powder

Grapefruit Extract

See also: Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract

Grapefruit Oil

See also: Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil

Grapefruit Seed Extract

See also: Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Function: Antistatic
Description: also used as a Hair Conditioning & Skin-Conditioning Agent & Viscosity Increasing Agent for Aqueous Solution

Guava Extract

See also: Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract