Glossary Of Terms: Lotion, “R”

The following is a list of common lotion terms and definitions. Special thanks to Australian Gold, California Tan and Designer Skin for their help in compiling this glossary.

Ra-Ri  Ro-Ru

Raspberry Seed Oil—See Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil.

Red 4 & 17—Colorant.

Red Algae Extract—Rich in minerals to help keep natural balance of skin; promotes healthy skin; contains amino acids essentials to protein synthesis and skin elasticity; has hydration maintenance benefits which help in maintaining a perfect tan color.

Red Poppy Extract (Papaver rhoeas extract)—Delivers soothing and emollient actions; has anti-wrinkle properties.

Red Sandalwood Extract—The biological activity of this tree extract indicates that it may have astringent and antiseptic properties. It also has a unique odor and is often used for aromatherapeutic purposes.

Red Sea Algae—This algae is naturally rich in polysaccharides, vitamins, and amino acids. It makes skin feel healthy and moisturized.

Retinyl Palmitate—Also known as vitamin A, this ingredient helps initiate cell growth and protein production and ensures that the skin functions at an optimal level. It is an ingredient in Vitamin Cocktail. See also Vitamin Cocktail.

Retinyl Palmitate Polypeptide—This ingredient is a glycoprotein complex containing Retinyl Palmitate, also known as vitamin A. It optimizes the efficient normal working of the skin’s cells while also providing additional moisturization and protection for the skin. See also Retinyl Palmitate.

Rhodiola Extract—Rhodiola, also known as “Golden Root,” is a Siberian herb that helps balance stressed skin and has shown powerful results in reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

Riboflavin—More commonly known as vitamin B2, this ingredient can also be used as a colorant. This co-enzyme in cell metabolism is vital in the building and maintenance of the mucosal and epithelial skin tissues. It also plays a role in tissue respiration.

Rice Bran Oil—This oil is one of the finest sources of Tocotrienol, a powerful antioxidant that prevents the scavenging of free radicals. An oil produced from rice bran, it is used for its skin-conditioning, emollient, film-forming and viscosity-controlling properties.