Category: Ingredients

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a vitamin-like substance produced by the human body and is necessary for the basic functioning of cells. Natural CoQ10 levels are reported to decrease with age and to be low in patients with some chronic diseases such as heart conditions, muscular dystrophies, Parkinson’s disease, cancer, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS. Some prescription drugs […]

 Theanine is an amino acid (a building block for proteins) found in green tea. Contents Uses Benefits Other Names: References Uses People use theanine for treating anxiety and high blood pressure, for preventing Alzheimer’s disease, and for making cancer drugs more effective. L-theanine reduces stress, improves the quality of sleep, diminishes the symptoms of PMS, […]

Acrylates/octylacryamide copolymer This polymer is a hydrophobic high molecular weight carboxylated acrylic copolymer. Because the polymer is inherently moisture resistant, it can be used in waterproof sunscreens as well as a variety of protective creams and lotions. Fine white powder. Excellent film forming polymer that adds water-resistance to creams, sunscreen and mascara. Provides water-proof protection […]

Acetic acid is used to treat an outer ear infection (external otitis). It works by stopping the growth of bacteria and fungus. Treating the infection reduces pain and swelling in the ear. Wetness in the ear canal can help bacteria and fungus to grow. This medication may also contain drying ingredients such as glycerin or […]

Acai The acai (ah-sigh-EE) berry is a grape-like fruit harvested from acai palm trees, which are native to the rainforests of South America. Acai berries are widely touted as a so-called superfood, with proponents claiming that they are helpful for a variety of health concerns, including arthritis, cancer, weight loss, high cholesterol, erectile dysfunction, detoxification […]

Red Yeast Rice, or Monascus purpureus is a fermented rice product that has been used for centuries in China as a food, tonic and coloring agent. It provides the red coloring in various food preparations including pastries, pickled tofu, red rice vinegar, Peking Duck and various wines from China, Korea and Japan. Its use has […]

Red Rooibos Red Rooibos is a type of caffeine-free tea made from the leaves of the Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) bush plant that is found in South Africa.. The health benefits of red rooibos tea are abundant. This form of tea has traditionally been popular due to its great taste and unique color, while also boosting […]

Resveratrol Resveratrol is a member of a group of plant compounds called polyphenols. These compounds are thought to have antioxidant properties, protecting the body against the kind of damage linked to increased risk for conditions such as cancer and heart disease. Resveratrol is found in the skin of red grapes, but other sources include peanuts […]

Rose Oil Rose Oil (Rosa Damascena Oil) has a beautiful, strong floral and sweet fragrance that is intoxicating and highly romantic. Mainly used in the fragrance industry. The distilled oil is also known for its sedative and aphrodisiac effects. It takes around 10,000 lbs of rose petals to distill one pound of oil. Contents Uses […]

[an-ti-bahy-ot-ik, -bee-, an-tee-, -tahy-]– Biochemistry, Pharmacology noun: 1. any of a large group of chemical substances, as penicillin or streptomycin, produced by various microorganisms and fungi, having the capacity in dilute solutions to inhibit the growth of or to destroy bacteria and other microorganisms, used chiefly in the treatment of infectious diseases. Source: dictionary.reference.com/browse/antibiotic