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Resin:
Substance made from the secretions of plants.
  
Resorcinol:
In mild solutions, used as an antiseptic and as a soothing preparation for irritated or itchy skin.
  
Retin-A:
Derived from vitamin A, this drug is used in the treatment of acne.
  
Retinol:
An acid from Vitamin A. It is the main ingredient in Retin-A and Renova. These products are used to treat fine wrinkles and acne.
  
Retinyl Palmitate:
is vitamin A, a skin normalizer help to balance all skin types by penetrating the skin. It is a powerful anti-oxidant that increases skin suppleness, yielding younger looking skin.
  
Rosacea:
A skin circumstance characterized by red, inflammed, oily, acne-prone areas.
  
Rose Hips:
Extract of different species of wild roses, it is rich in vitamin C.
  
Rosemary:
A common effect attributed to this herb is the promotion of wound curing. Has stimulating, rejuvenating and antiseptic properties.
  
Royal Gelly:
It stimulates the renewal of healthier skin.