Source: Naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid

Benefit: Azelaic acid helps treat acne, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation by reducing inflammation and regulating keratin production. It can also improve skin texture, fade dark spots, and protect against environmental stressors.

Targets: Dullness, Environmental Damage, Sebum Production

Find it In: Polish Exfoliating Powder

Source: A natural oil extracted from the seeds of the broccoli plant

Benefit: Broccoli seed oil is high in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. This oil  protects against environmental stressors, such as UV radiation and pollution, improves skin hydration, and supports the skin's natural barrier function. 

Targets: Fine Lines & Wrinkles, Skin Barrier, Environmental Damage, Dryness 

Find it In: KaramMD Trifecta, Rinse Cleanser, Illuminate All-In-One Cream

Source: Extract derived from the Edelweiss plant

Benefit: Edelweiss flower extract is known for its antioxidant properties and protects the skin against environmental stressors such as UV radiation and pollution. It can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity, and soothe irritated skin. 

Targets: Fine Lines & Wrinkles, Lack of Firmness, Environmental Damage

Find it In: KaramMD Trifecta, Illuminate All-In-One Cream

Source: Extract derived from the leaves of Camellia sinensis plant

Benefit: Green tea extract has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and sebum-regulating properties. It helps protect the skin from environmental stressors and premature aging while improving texture, tone, and overall skin health.

Targets: Loss of Elasticity, Environmental Damage

Find it In: KaramMD Trifecta, Quench Vitamin C Serum

Source: Extracted from the flower of the Hibiscus plant

Benefit: Hibiscus extract is rich in antioxidants, AHAs, BHAs and vitamin C. It shields the skin from oxidative stress, and serves as a protection of growth factors. Growth factors help improve the appearance of aging skin by reversing some of the reduced cell growth and collagen production. These collagen stimulants correct the loss of elasticity, improve skin texture and reduce wrinkles.

Targets: Fine Lines & Wrinkles, Loss of Elasticity, Texture, Environmental Damage

Find it In: KaramMD Trifecta, Illuminate All-In-One Cream

Source: Derived from the green tea plant 

Benefit: Matcha powder is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, exfoliating, and detoxifying properties. It contains catechins that protect the skin from free radicals and UV radiation, chlorophyll that removes toxins and impurities, and vitamins and minerals that nourish and protect the skin.  

Targets: Environmental Damage, Skin Barrier

Find it In: Polish Exfoliating Powder

Source: Synthesized form of vitamin B3

Benefit: Niacinamide  improves skin texture, reduces inflammation, and helps regulate sebum production, making it beneficial for all skin types, including acne-prone skin. Niacinamide also helps to strengthen the skin barrier, increase moisture retention, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 

Targets: Uneven Skin Tone, Texture, Dullness, Skin Barrier, Environmental Damage, Dryness, Congested Pores, Sebum Production

Find it In: KaramMD Trifecta, Illuminate All-In-One Cream

Source: Form of vitamin E found in nuts and vegetables

Benefit: Tocopheryl is a powerful antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals to prevent damage to skin cells and slow down the aging process. It also has moisturizing properties, improves the skin's natural barrier function, and can soothe and hydrate dry, flaky, or itchy skin.

Targets: Texture, Skin Barrier, Environmental Damage

Find it In: KaramMD Trifecta, Illuminate All-In-One Cream

Source: Derived from plant sources 

Benefit: As an antioxidant, vitamin C helps to neutralize free radicals that can damage the skin cells and cause premature aging. It stimulates collagen production, which helps to maintain the skin's elasticity and firmness. Vitamin C also has brightening and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to even out skin tone and reduce redness and inflammation in the skin.

Targets: Fine Lines & Wrinkles, Loss of Elasticity, Dullness, Environmental Damage

Find it In: KaramMD Trifecta, Quench Vitamin C Serum, Illuminate All-In-One Cream, Polish Exfoliating Powder