Ingredients starting with R

Every ingredient carries a PureScore from 0–100 — lower means more concern. Informational, not medical advice. How PureScore works

• Refined Soybean OilHigh in omega-6; promotes inflammation; usually GMO; highly processed; industrial seed oil.20Avoid
• Red 3Synthetic dye; FDA-banned from food January 2025; animal carcinogen; thyroid effects.20Avoid
• Rice Bran OilIndustrial seed oil; high omega-6; heavily refined.20Avoid
• Red 40Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.28Poor
• Retinyl PalmitateMay enhance tumor development when applied on skin exposed to UV; avoid in daytime SPF products.35Poor
• Rice FlourRefined; high glycemic; gluten-free alternative55Fair
• Rice StarchRefined rice starch; similar profile to rice flour55Fair
• RiceAssumed white rice profile; refined; high glycemic60Good
• RaisinsConcentrated natural sugar; glycemic concern62Good
• Riboflavin75Good
• RetinolAvoid during pregnancy; increases sun sensitivity; potential for irritation.75Good
• Romano Cheese78Good
• Red Pepper78Good
• Rosemary Extract82Excellent
• Red Bell Pepper82Excellent
• Rosehip Seed Oil93Excellent