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Geranium:
A mild astringent with antiseptic properties; promotes healing. It acts as astringent, cleansing, moistening, softening, stimulating.
  
Ginseng:
Considered to be a tonic and believed to be nourishing because of its vitamin and hormone content. It is taken orally and is as well felt to have energy boosting capabilities.
  
Glycerin:
It has water binding properties and is popularly used in moisturizers.
  
Glycolic Acid:
Reduces build up of excess dead skin cells.
  
Glycolic Peel:
Used to help out peel or exfoliate the skin, making it appear more young-looking.
  
Golden Seal:
Herb used as a mild antiseptic and used both internally and externally to help the body fight infections with its nutritional properties.
  
Grape Seed Oil:
It has moisturizing and nourishing properties because of its high linoleic acid content.