Skincare Ingredient Dictionary

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• Galactoarabinan

  • Benefits:

    • Humectant (attracts and binds hydration)
    • Barrier Repairing
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Rapid Response Detox Cleanser

     

• Geranium Oil

  • Benefits:

    • Anti-Inflammatory
    • Soothes Irritation
    • Balances Excess Oil Production
    • Natural Botanical Fragrance
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our:Purifying Face Wash, Soothing Aloe Cleansing Milk, Balancing Skin Tonic, Energy Boosting Toner, Elderberry Soothing Toner, Daytime Blemish Gel, Sheer Moisture Lotion

    Also Known As: Geranium Bourbon (Geranium Maculatum) Oil, Geranium Maculatum Oil,Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

• Ginger Root Extract

  • Benefits:

    • Anti-Inflammatory
    • Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
    • Stimulates Circulation (boosts collagen production)
    • Promotes Healing
    • Natural Botanical Fragrance
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 5,9

    Found in Our: Bio Calm Repair Masque

    Also Known As: Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

• Ginkgo Biloba Extract

  • Benefits:

    • Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
    • Boosts Production of Collagen and Elastin
    • Anti-Inflammatory
    • Oxygenating
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 2,5-9

    Found in Our: Glow Enhancing Creme, Weightless Protection SPF 30

     

• Ginseng Extract

  • Benefits:

    • Stimulates Circulation (boosts collagen production)
    • Promotes Skin Elasticity
    • Immune Boosting
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Energy Boosting Toner, Weightless Protection SPF 30

    Also Known As: Panax Ginseng Root Extract

• Glucosamine HCL

  • Benefits:

    • Soothes Irritation
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Advanced Resurfacing Serum,Intensive Firming Neck Creme

     

• Glucose

  • Benefits:

    • Humectant (attracts and binds hydration)
    • Anti-Inflammatory
    • Soothes Irritation
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Vitamin C Eye Brightener

     

• Glucose Oxidase

  • Benefits:

    • Preservative (stabilizes formulations and protects against bacteria, mold, and fungus)
    • Texture Enhancer
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Vitamin C Eye Brightener

     

• Glycereth-7

  • Benefits:

    • Humectant (attracts and binds hydration)
    • Skin Conditioner (moisturizing)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 4,5,8,9

    Found in Our: Bio Calm Repair Masque, Purifying Face Wash, Vitamin-Infused Cleansing Emulsion

    Also Known As: PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

• Glycerin

  • Benefits:

    • Humectant (attracts and binds hydration)
    • Emulsifier (prevents product separation)
    • Texture Enhancer
    • Surfactant (gentle cleansing agent)
    • Product Thickener
    • Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)
    • Vegan*

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Moisture Protecting Cleanser, Bio Calm Repair Masque, Ultra Gentle Smoothing Serum, Rapid Response Detox Cleanser, Rapid Response Detox Toner, Skin Drink Concentrate, Energy Boosting Toner, Skin Correcting Serum, Purifying Face Wash, Daily Mattifying Solution, Intensive Firming Neck Creme, Pro Results Power Serum, Soothing Aloe Cleansing Milk, Smoothing Body Serum, Redness Care Firming Serum, Energizing Cleansing Masque, Daytime Blemish Gel, Total Eye Repair Creme, Phytolipid Comfort Creme, Hydraboost Rescue Creme, Overnight Eye Serum, Vitamin-Infused Cleansing Emulsion, Vitamin C Eye Brightener, Skin Recovery Lotion, Pore + Wrinkle Perfecting Serum, Firm + Repair Overnight Serum, Dual Enzyme Softening Peel, Vitamin C&E Treatment, Pure Radiance Creme Masque, Triple Berry Smoothing Peel, Triple Berry Smoothing Scrub, Rapid Response Detox Masque, Advanced Resurfacing Serum, Mint Buffing Beads, Weightless Protection SPF 30, Hydrabounce Firming Eye Creme

    Also Known As: Glyceryl Stearate *We formulate with a form of glycerin that is vegan. Not all forms of glycerin are vegan.

• Glycol Distearate

  • Benefits:

    • Product Thickener
    • Vegan*

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1,3

    Found in Our: AHA/BHA Blemish Control Cleanser

    *We formulate with a form of glycerin that is vegan. Not all forms of glycerin are vegan.

• Glycolic Acid

  • Benefits:

    • Acid Exfoliant (AHA)
    • Texture Enhancer
    • Stimulates Collagen Production
    • Brightening
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 5-9

    Found in Our: BHA Clarifying Serum, Pro Results Power Serum, Smoothing Body Serum, Pore + Wrinkle Perfecting Serum, Ultra Gentle Smoothing Serum, Triple Berry Smoothing Peel, Post-Breakout Fading Gel, AHA/BHA Blemish Control Cleanser, Overnight Eye Serum, Daytime Blemish Gel

     

• Glycolipids

  • Benefits:

    • Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 7-9

    Found in Our: Glow Enhancing Creme

     

• Glycoproteins

  • Benefits:

    • Skin Conditioner
    • Boosts Production of Collagen and Elastin
    • Promotes Skin Elasticity
    • Anti-Inflammatory
    • Barrier Repairing
    • Vegan*

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 5

    Found in Our: Bio Calm Repair Masque

    *We formulate with a form of glycoproteins that are vegan. Not all forms of glycoproteins are vegan.

     

• Goji Berry Extract

  • Benefits:

    • Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Triple Berry Smoothing Peel, Triple Berry Smoothing Scrub, Firm + Repair Overnight Serum

    Also Known As: Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract

• Grape Seed Extract

  • Benefits:

    • Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
    • Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)
    • Boosts Production of Collagen and Elastin
    • Soothes Irritation
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Pure Radiance Creme Masque, AHA/BHA Blemish Control Cleanser, Firm + Repair Overnight Serum, Triple Berry Smoothing Scrub

    Also Known As: Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Grape Seed Oil

• Grapefruit Peel Oil

  • Benefits:

    • Preservative (stabilizes formulations and protects against bacteria, mold, and fungus)
    • Astringent
    • Antibacterial
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Skin Recovery Lotion, Triple Berry Smoothing Peel, Triple Berry Smoothing Scrub, Vitamin C&E Treatment, Moisture Protecting Cleanser, Soothing Aloe Cleansing Milk, Purifying Face Wash, AHA/BHA Blemish Control Cleanser

    Also Known As: Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Grandis Seed Extract, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Grapefruit Oil

• Green Tea Extract

  • Benefits:

    • Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
    • Anti-Inflammatory
    • Soothes Irritation
    • UV Blocker
    • Reduces Puffiness
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Firm + Repair Overnight Serum, Hydraboost Rescue Creme, Pro Results Power Serum, Smoothing Body Serum, Redness Care Firming Serum, Vitamin-Infused Cleansing Emulsion, Purifying Face Wash, Glow Enhancing Creme, Pure Radiance Creme Masque, Intensive Firming Neck Creme, Weightless Protection SPF 30

    Also Known As: Camellia Oleifera Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, White Tea Extract

• Guaiazulene

  • Benefits:

    • Natural Colorant
    • Anti-microbial
    • Natural Fragrance
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Pro Remedy Oil, Bio Calm Repair Masque

     

• Guarana Extract

  • Benefits:

    • Stimulates Circulation (boosts collagen production)
    • Anti-Bacterial
    • Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-5, 9

    Found in Our: Redness Care Firming Serum, Post-Breakout Fading Gel

    Also Known As: Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract