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Geranium is useful for its astringent and purifying properties and for its action in balancing the skin’s sebum. This makes it useful for skins that are excessively dry or oily, or for dry skins with oily patches. In aromatherapy Geranium is said to be nurturing and balancing.
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The characteristic smell of ginger brings an oriental freshness and power to aromatic blends. Warming, stimulating and comforting to mind and body.
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Ginkgo Biloba extract is from the leaves of the tree which contain antioxidants and is therefore often used in anti-ageing skin care products.
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Gingseng helps reduce the appearance of puffiness and dark circles.
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Golden Root is a powerful antioxidant similar to Vitamin C and also hydrates, making it ideal to help minimise the appearance of fine lines, puffiness and dark circles.
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Extracts from Laminaria Ochroleuca have been shown to have skin calming properties. This extraordinary marine extract provide other benefits such as protection and balancing hydration in the skin’s lipid barrier to help combat dryness and associated redness and rough appearance.
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Grape seed oil has a light fine texture which is easily absorbed by the skin, to leave it feeling both gently toned and moisturised.
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Grapefruit oil is a vibrant, zesty and revitalising fragrance that will invigorate even the most sluggish of skins and rejuvenate the senses. It is also good for oily skin and blemish prone skin, as it has a tonic effect on the skin and scalp. Refreshing, uplifting and clarifying Grapefruit is often an ingredient in detoxifying programmes.
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Green tea is well-known for its anti-aging properties as it contains antioxidant polyphenols and tannins, which have skin protecting properties.
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