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Galartaric acid Anti-pollution skin protection. Natural active muciliance is a poly AHA well known antioxidant – extracted from apple and lemon, which is pure, stable and biodegradable.

Gardenia oil- Sweet scented flower.

Guar Gum (Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba) – This hair care ingredient is used for its gelling properties.

Geranium oil (Perargonium graveolens) – Is excellent for skin, being known for its potent wound healing properties and anti bacterial properties. It is also known for its balancing properties for all skin types, for cleansing congested and oily skins, for helping to reducing acne and for regenerating mature skin. Highly therapeutic, antiseptic and astringent, it can help users relax and cope with pain. Brings a radiant glow to skin.

German Chamomile (matricaria recutita) – Certified organic essential oil- comes from the chamomile flower. The oil’s very high Azulene content gives it a distinctive dark blue colour and (more importantly) amazing anti-inflammatory properties that are especially suited to very sensitive, damaged, dry or delicate skins.

Ginger- Applied topically, it stimulates blood flow to accelerate healing and relieve muscle soreness. Its’ relaxant properties can help minimize the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Boosts circulation and warms up the whole body. It is an anti-inflammatory and has analgesic effects.

Ginkgo biloba extract (Ginkgo biloba) (anti-aging) – Is known to be particularly good at improving blood flow. Ginkgo extract comes from the leaves of the common Ginkgo Biloba tree. It contains flavonglycosides (bioflavonoid) and terpene lactones as its active parts, and is used for its positive effects as a powerful antioxidant. It protects against oxidative cell damage from free radicals.

Ginseng (Eleutherococcus setaceous)(anti-aging)- Ginseng has skin restoring properties and helps reduce the visible signs of ageing, improving skin firmness and moisture levels.

Gluconolactone- Gluconolactone, a Polyhydroxy acid found naturally in the skin, is composed of water-attracting hydroxyl groups to condition and hydrate the skin. It provides full strength antiaging benefits without irritation, even for patients with clinically sensitive skin or rosacea, or those who have had cosmetic procedures. Gluconolactone strengthens skin’s barrier function, reducing sensitivity to irritants and skin redness over time. As an antioxidant, Gluconolactone inhibits elastase to preserve healthy tissue and maintain skin’s youthful elasticity, resulting in smoother texture and a diminished appearance of lines and wrinkles. Hazard score of 0.

Glycolic acid (naturally derived fruit acid from sugar cane)- Natural sugars from the sugar cane, it contains Alpha hydroxyl acids.

Glycerin (vegetable) – This organic skincare ingredient is a natural humectant and emollient. A clear, sweet, syrupy liquid derived from vegetable oil. Used in organic skincare products for its non-irritating and soothing qualities, it can be used on even the most sensitive skin.

Glyceryl Caprylate (plant origin- preservative) – This organic skincare ingredient is an alcohol that acts as a natural emulsifier and preservative. Glyceryl Caprylate is esterified with vegetable fatty acids and fruit acids, for use in organic skincare. Great anti-acne properties.

Glyceryl Cocoate – An organic skincare ingredient used as an emollient and emulsifier and made from glycerin and coconut oil.

Glyceryl Distearate – This organic skincare ingredient is a natural fatty compound often used as an emulsifier, and emollient in organic skincare products such as creams and lotions. Of plant origin (corn-based), and considered to be biodegradable, practically non-toxic orally and causes no skin and minimal eye irritation.

Glyceryl Laurate – This organic skincare ingredient is a surfactant (a material which allows water to spread easily over a surface) derived from vegetable oils such as corn, canola, and soybean. These vegetable oils are triglycerides, which mean that they are made up of glycerin and three fatty acids. Used in organic skincare products such as shower gels and bath foam and in organic hair care products like shampoo.

Glyceryl Oleate – This organic skincare ingredient is derived from Glycerin and Oleic Acid – fats extracted from vegetable oils. It is used as an emulsifier for organic skincare products such as creams.

Glyceryl Stearate – This organic skincare ingredient is a compound of glycerin, derived from the vegetable oil of palm, rape or sunflower plants, and naturally occurring stearic acid. This organic skincare ingredient contains sodium and potassium and serves as an emulsifier.

Glycyrrhiza Galabra Extract. – (licorice root) Benefits: 1) Excellent healing and anti-inflammatory properties2) Also has skin whitening properties.

Goji – antioxidant.

Grapefruit oil- Uplifting, cleansing and clearing. It is both stimulating to the lymphatic system and toning to the skin.

Grapefruit Pink oil (Citrus paradisi)-Is cold pressed and high in Vitamin C. Antiseptic and astringent, this oil stimulates lymphatic circulation and reduces cellulite and fluid retention.

Grapeseed (Vitis vinifera) (anti-aging) – This has wonderful emollient properties that impart a rich lustre while soothing skin irritation.

Grain Alcohol, Ethanol- Produced from the fermentation of organic plant sources. An effective extracting medium for herbal extracts that takes out both water and oil-soluble nutrients. Can also be used as a natural preservative.

Green tea extract (Camelia sinensis) (anti-aging, hair care treatment) – Is a valuable addition in protecting the skin from environmental damage and sun damage. Green tea extract is rich inoligomeris proanthocanadins (OPC,s), a natural antioxidant which work as free radical scavengers engaging in destroying free radicals that can damage of threaten healthy cells.

Glucose Oxidase- A sugar that is part of the antioxidant stability system. A method to make natural cosmetics inhospitable to micro-organisms.

Glucosides Decyl and lauryl- Are extremely mild surfactants and skin cleansers with excellent foaming properties derived from natural corn starch, fatty acids and coconut (non-petrochemical, non-ethoxylated and readily biodegradable).

Gotu Kola extract (Centella asicatica)(anti-aging)- Is used for its regenerative properties, to accelerate the healing of wounds and to prevent scarring. Gotu Kola contains Asiatic acid, asiaticoside and madecassic acid, all of which are said to stimulate collagen synthesis, a key element in skin repair.

Guar Gum- Pure powdered organic guar gum is used without synthetic additives or modification. We source only natural, GM-free guar gum. It helps stabilize gel and emulsion products. Food and cosmetic ingredient.

Guaiazulene –blue colour to skincare products.