Ingredients glossary - R

Rice Extract (Oryza Sativa Extract)

Used in the form of a hot water extract of brown rice which is rich in Silica and has a beneficial effect on the skin. Silica is found in relatively high quantities in skin, hair and nails. Silica is a standard Homoeopathic remedy for skin, hair and nails. 

Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract (Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract)

Anthroposophical medicine recognises that Silica has an affinity with the nerve/sense system where it brings clarity and form, the latter being particularly relevant in skin care.

Rosa Damascena Extract (Rosa Damascena Extract)

Rosa Damascena Extract is derived from rose petals. Along with other natural essential oils it is used for aromatisation.

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil (Rosa Damascena Flower Oil)

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil is an essential oil, which is derived from rose petals. Along with other natural essential oils it is used for aromatisation.

Rosa Damascena Flower Wax (Rosa Damascena Flower Wax)

Rosa Damascena Flower Wax is derived from rose petals. It is particularly distinguished by the concentrated and sophisticated fragranced smell of roses. The wax also has outstanding skincare properties.

Rosa Moschata Leaf Extract (Rosa Moschata Leaf Extract)

Rose leaves contain tannins and essential oils. Extracts from rose leaveshave an astringent and toning effect and thus revitalise the skin. They aresuitable as ingredients in skin care products for tired skin.

Rosa Moschata Seed Oil (Rosa Moschata Seed Oil)

The gentle Rosa Moschata Seed Oil (also called Wild Rose Oil) consists of plenty of linoleic acid, a polyunsaturated fatty acid that is easily absorbed by the skin. Thus, the pale-yellow to orange-red oil leaves the skin feeling soft and velvety. It is therefore an effective plant oil for sensitive, dry and cracked skin.

Rosemary Leaf Extract (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract)

Rosemary leaves contain the essential rosemary oil, caffeic acid derivatives,flavonoids and triterpenes. Rosemary leaf extracts have a tonic effect. They are suitable as ingredients in skin care products for tired, pale skin.

Rosemary Leaf Oil (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil)

Rosemary Leaf Oil is an essential oil, which is derived from its branches and flowering branch tips. Along with other natural essential oils it is used for aromatisation.

Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract (Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract)

The roots of the Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract contain - among others - phytosterols and flavonoids. The extract has a toning and calming effect on the skin.