Glossary

Wondering what's in your soap? Or baffled by long, unpronounceable names? Our herb and ingredient glossary gives you the full A-Z on every ingredient we use. A complete guide to the benefits, properties and sources of our 100% vegetarian, cruelty-free ingredients.

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Retinyl palmitate
Vitamin A
Derived from retinol; antioxidant, stimulates skin rejuvenation.

Riboflavin
Vitamin B2
Nourishing and beneficial to healthy hair and scalp.

Rice bran oil
Oryza sativa
Derived from the coat rice grains; soothing and protects.

Ricinus communis (castor) seed oil
Derived from the castor bean/seed; emollient used for soothing and protective properties.

Rosa canina (rosehip) oil
Derived from the seeds; rich in essential fatty acids, rejuvenates and repairs.

Rosa canina fruit extract
Derived from the fruit; rich in vitamin C, antioxidant properties.

Rosa moschata seed oil
Derived from the seeds; high in essential fatty acids, regenerative properties.

Rose flower extract
Rosa centifolia
Derived from rose; softens, soothes and provides natural fragrance.

Rose hips extract
Rosa canina
Derived from the extract of roses; rich in vitamin C, anti-oxidant, provides natural red colorant.

Rosemary (rosmarinus officinalis) extract
Derived from the plant; stimulates, purifies and invigorates.

Rosemary leaf
Rosmarinus officinalis
Derived from the plant; exfoliates, clarifies and cleanses.

Rosemary leaf oil
Rosmarinus officinalis
Derived from the plant; stimulates scalp circulation, encourages hair growth, purifies and rejuvenates.

Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract
Derived from the plant; stimulates, purifies and invigorates.

Rubus chamaemorus (cloudberry) seed oil
Derived from Arctic cloudberry seed; rich in antioxidants, carotenoids, phytosterols plus Omega 3 & 6 - linoleic and alpha-linolenic acid; protects against free radical damage and promotes regeneration.

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