ingredient glossary
carefully curated and thoughtfully chosen
It is important to be able to correctly identify the specific ingredients found in body care products. For this reason, the Avalon Organics® brand uses the International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI) system to list its product ingredients. This is an internationally approved system of naming cosmetic ingredients based on their scientific names. For ease of searching this ingredient glossary, some ingredients are listed using both their INCI name and their common name. Learn about Avalon Organics® ingredients here.
Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride
Derived from guar gum; promotes smoothness and ease of combing in hair.
Ground oatmeal
Avena sativa Derived from oats; adds texture, exfoliates, smoothes, and softens.
Green tea
Camellia sinensisDerived from the plant leaf; antioxidant that is known for its ability to protect against free-radical damage, and for its anti-inflammatory, reparative and strengthening properties.
Grapefruit
Citrus paradisiDerived from the rind of the grapefruit; astringent, clarifying and uplifting.
Grapefruit seed extract
Citrus grandisDerived from grapefruit seeds; known for its anti-bacterial and cleansing properties.
Grape skin extract
Vitis viniferaDerived from the skin of the grape; nutrient rich emollient and natural preservative.
Grape seed oil
Vitis vinifera Derived from grape seeds; anti-oxidant and rich in phenols.
Gotu kola
Centella asiasticaDerived from an herb native to India; known for its rejuvenating abilities.
Golden seal
Hydrastis canadensisDerived from the plant root; known for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and cleansing properties.
Goji Berry
Lycium BarbarumVibrant red berry that grows on an evergreen bush in the Himalayas; very high antioxidant content.
Glycyrrhiza glabra extract
Licorice extractDerived from the root; known for its natural anti-inflammatory properties; brightening and clarifying.
Glycolic acid
Derived from natural sugars; a form of alpha-hydroxy acid, helps to exfoliate dull skin cells.
Glycol stearate
Derived from vegetable oils; humectant and emollient.
Glycine soja protein
Soybean proteinDerived from soy bean amino acids; strengtens and conditions.
Glycine soja lipids
Soy lipidsDerived from the bean; antioxidant rich in vitamin E and lecithin and essential fatty acids; moisturizing.
Glyceryl stearate SE
Derived from glycerin and stearic acid; contains sodium and potassium; emulsifier that softens and smooths.
Glyceryl stearate
Derived from vegetable fatty acids; soothes and softens; emulsifier.
Glyceryl monolaurate
Derived from glycerin; emollient, skin-conditioning, emulsifier.
Glyceryl dibehenate
Derived from glycerin; emollient and lubricant.
Glyceryl cocoate
Derived from coconut oil; gentle cleanser and emulsifier.
Glyceryl behenate
Derived from glycerides of coconut fatty acids; used as an emollient and lubricant.
Glycerin
Derived from vegetable oil; humectant, emulsifier and skin softener.
Glycereth 7 cocoate
Derived from coconut; gentle cleansing agent and thickener.
Gluconolactone
Derived from sugar; natural preservative.
Ginseng extract
Panax ginsengDerived from the ginseng plant; invigorates, tones and rejuvenates.
Ginkgo biloba extract
Derived from the leaf; antioxidant that is known for its ability to protect from free-radical damage, increase circulation and for its anti-inflammatory and regenerating properties.
Ginger extract
Zinigiber officinaleDerived from the root; known for its toning and anti-inflammatory properties.
Geranium maculatum oil
GeraniumDerived from the plant; balancing, rejuvenating; known to help promote circulation.
Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride
Derived from guar gum; promotes smoothness and ease of combing in hair.
Ground oatmeal
Avena sativa Derived from oats; adds texture, exfoliates, smoothes, and softens.
Green tea
Camellia sinensisDerived from the plant leaf; antioxidant that is known for its ability to protect against free-radical damage, and for its anti-inflammatory, reparative and strengthening properties.
Grapefruit
Citrus paradisiDerived from the rind of the grapefruit; astringent, clarifying and uplifting.
Grapefruit seed extract
Citrus grandisDerived from grapefruit seeds; known for its anti-bacterial and cleansing properties.
Grape skin extract
Vitis viniferaDerived from the skin of the grape; nutrient rich emollient and natural preservative.
Grape seed oil
Vitis vinifera Derived from grape seeds; anti-oxidant and rich in phenols.
Gotu kola
Centella asiasticaDerived from an herb native to India; known for its rejuvenating abilities.
Golden seal
Hydrastis canadensisDerived from the plant root; known for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and cleansing properties.
Goji Berry
Lycium BarbarumVibrant red berry that grows on an evergreen bush in the Himalayas; very high antioxidant content.
Glycyrrhiza glabra extract
Licorice extractDerived from the root; known for its natural anti-inflammatory properties; brightening and clarifying.
Glycolic acid
Derived from natural sugars; a form of alpha-hydroxy acid, helps to exfoliate dull skin cells.
Glycol stearate
Derived from vegetable oils; humectant and emollient.
Glycine soja protein
Soybean proteinDerived from soy bean amino acids; strengtens and conditions.
Glycine soja lipids
Soy lipidsDerived from the bean; antioxidant rich in vitamin E and lecithin and essential fatty acids; moisturizing.
Glyceryl stearate SE
Derived from glycerin and stearic acid; contains sodium and potassium; emulsifier that softens and smooths.
Glyceryl stearate
Derived from vegetable fatty acids; soothes and softens; emulsifier.
Glyceryl monolaurate
Derived from glycerin; emollient, skin-conditioning, emulsifier.
Glyceryl dibehenate
Derived from glycerin; emollient and lubricant.
Glyceryl cocoate
Derived from coconut oil; gentle cleanser and emulsifier.
Glyceryl behenate
Derived from glycerides of coconut fatty acids; used as an emollient and lubricant.
Glycerin
Derived from vegetable oil; humectant, emulsifier and skin softener.
Glycereth 7 cocoate
Derived from coconut; gentle cleansing agent and thickener.
Gluconolactone
Derived from sugar; natural preservative.
Ginseng extract
Panax ginsengDerived from the ginseng plant; invigorates, tones and rejuvenates.
Ginkgo biloba extract
Derived from the leaf; antioxidant that is known for its ability to protect from free-radical damage, increase circulation and for its anti-inflammatory and regenerating properties.
Ginger extract
Zinigiber officinaleDerived from the root; known for its toning and anti-inflammatory properties.
Geranium maculatum oil
GeraniumDerived from the plant; balancing, rejuvenating; known to help promote circulation.
