Dictionary of Ingredients F-G   FAEX (YEAST) EXTRACT Yeast, is rich in amino acids, B-group vitamins and minerals. Good for the care of blemished skin.   FARNESOL Occurs in the essential oils of roses, orange blossoms and wild cyclamen. Farnesol makes the skin smooth and soft without leaving a visible greasy layer on the skin. Anti-bacterial properties. Mild deodorant. Aroma substance with compulsory declaration.   FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL) FRUIT EXTRACT Fennel extract has a calming and slightly anti-bacterial effect. Used for the care of delicate, sensitive skin.   FOMES OFFICINALIS (MUSHROOM) EXTRACT A matting, astringent and firming extract obtained from the white agaric (mushroom, found mainly in Russia).   FRUCTOSE Fruit sugar occurring naturally in fruits and honey. Moisture-retaining. Smooths and softens the skin.   GALACTOARABINAN A substance obtained from North American larches. Consists completely of sugars. Prevents skin dehydration and stabilizes emulsion products.   GALEOPSIS SEGETUM (HEMP-NETTLE) Hemp nettle contains silicic acid and saponine. Used for blemished skin and for strengthening connective tissue.   GERANIOL Aroma substance with compulsory declaration. Naturally occurs in the essential oils of rose, palm rose and lemon grass.   GINKGO BILOBA EXTRACT The extract from the leaves of the ginkgo tree is rich in flavonoids, e.g. rutin. Stimulates the circulation of the skin, thus stimulating the metabolism. Ginkgo is an effective radical catcher, and therefore protects the hair and skin from premature ageing caused by environmental factors.   GLUCOSE Glucose is the most frequently occurring sugar in nature. Moisture-retaining. Makes the skin smooth and soft. Used in the production of emulsifiers.   GLUTAMINE See amino acids.   GLUTATHIONE Glutathione is a substance present in the body's own metabolic system. Helps to prevent damage by oxidation. Protects the cell walls, improves the utilization of oxygen in living tissue and enhances cell metabolism. Obtained from yeast.   GLYCERIN Glycerin is a component of fats and oils. Extremely hydrophilic. Used as a moisturizing agent. Borlind uses only glycerin obtained from botanical oils.   GLYCERYL LAURATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE Compound of glycerin and fatty acids, skin-compatible fat components, gives products consistency.   GLYCERYL CAPRATE Compound of natural glycerin and capronic acid. An emulsifier with moisture-binding properties.   GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE Compound of natural glycerin and caprylic acid, surfactant, fat-restoring and moisture-binding substance with bacteriostatic effect.   GLYCERYL OLEATE Glyceryl Oleate is a compound of glycerin and oleic acid. A component of skin fat, it keeps the skin soft and smooth.   GLYCERYL RICINOLEATE Compound of natural glycerin and ricinoleic acid (from castor oil). An emulsifying and moisturizing ingredient.   GLYCERYL SORBITAN OLEOSTEARATE A carefully produced emulsifier obtained from the natural botanical substances glyceryl, sorbitol, oleic acid and stearic acid.   GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE A botanically based emulsifier, used to produce O/W emulsions.   GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL Soybean oil is a fatty botanical oil obtained from soy beans. It is rich in highly unsaturated fatty acids as well as lecithin and phytosterine. A good oil base for a number of cosmetic products.   GLYCINE See amino acids.   GLYCOLIC ACID Glycolic Acid is found in grapes, sugar beets and cane sugar, works as AHA-acids, has keratolytic properties, reduces the thicknes of the stratum corneum.   GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LIQUORICE) EXTRACT Liquorice root extract has anti-inflammatory properties due to its main component glycyrrhizic acid.   GLYCYRRHIZIC ACID Glycyrrhizic acid; see glycyrrhiza galabra (liquorice root).   GRAMINEAE (HAY FLOWER) Hay flower oil and hay flower extract are obtained from the leaves and stalks of a variety of grasses. They promote the circulation, invigorate and stimulate the metabolism of the skin.