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NATURAL INGREDIENTS DICTIONARY ONLINE
This dictionary lists many of the ingredients used by natural cosmetics manufacturers, including
Aubrey Organics®
. Ingredients are listed in alphabetical order, using their most common names. Latin names of most herbs are also included.
Feel free to copy this list, or print it for future reference.
R
Red Algae Extract
— See
Algae Extract
.
Red Fruit Acids
— See
Fruit Acids
.
Red Vine
—
Vitis vinifera
. Extract from the leaves of the grape vine, known for its soothing, toning properties, and as an "anti-blotchiness" skin treatment. An antiinflammatory, it helps reduce redness and irritation. High in antioxidant vitamin C, choline and inositol.
Reticulin
— One of the three main proteins found in the skin, often used in cellular repair creams for its ability to attract and retain moisture.
Riboflavin
— (Vitamin B-2) This antioxidant B vitamin is an integral part of the chemical process that produces glutathione, which protects skin cells from free radical damage. Very beneficial to the skin and nails. (See also
Vitamin B-complex
.)
Roman Camomile Oil
—
Anthemis nobilis
. Known for its antiinflammatory and skin-soothing properties, its use in hair and skin care goes back to ancient times. Brings out highlights in lighter hair.
Rosa Mosqueta® Rose Hip Seed Oil
—
Rosa rubiginosa
. Oil from the rose hips of a rare rose that grows in Chile's Andes mountains. High in vitamin C, and linoleic and linolenic acids, essential fatty acids necessary for skin cell regeneration, it has been used by South American Indians for hundreds of years for its healing and moisturizing properties. Clinical tests have shown that Rosa Mosqueta®, applied regularly, helps fade scarring and skin discolorations and encourage skin cell growth. There's no better moisturizer for dry or mature skin and brittle, damaged hair.
Rose Geranium
—
Pelargonium roseum
. Essential oil used in skin care for its soothing and aromatic properties. (See also
Geranium
.)
Rose Oil
— (Rose Otto)
Rosa damascena
. Essential oil obtained by steam distillation. Used for its skin softening properties and pleasant fragrance.
Rosemary Oil
—
Rosmarinus officinalis
. Essential oil beneficial to both hair and skin for its antioxidant, toning and purifying properties. In hair care products it is said to stimulate hair follicles to grow and encourage circulation to the scalp. Used in hair rinses, particularly in combination with sage, it soothes and conditions the scalp and helps remove buildup and prevent flaking.
Rosewater
—
Rosa damascena
. A byproduct of the distillation of fresh rose petals, this hydrosol or floral water is a natural hydrator and antiirritant. Used in cosmetics since the 10th century, it is an excellent soothing agent for dry, sensitive skin.
Rosewood
— (Bois de Rose)
Aniba rosaeodora
. Essential oil often used for its pleasant, woody-floral fragrance. A mild analgesic and cellular stimulant.
Royal Jelly
— Substance secreted in the digestive tube of worker bees. A powerful nutrient high in amino acids, minerals and vitamins A, B, C and E. Very soothing and moisturizing to the skin.
Russian Rose Oil
— See
Rose Oil
.
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