Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Fine lines and wrinkles can be caused by a variety of factors, including aging, genetics, sun damage, and environmental factors.
Acetyl Tetrapeptide (Peptides)
Source: A combination of synthetic and natural sources
Benefit: Acetyl Tetrapeptide helps improve the skin's elasticity and firmness, which can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Additionally it can help reduce puffiness and dark circles around the eyes by improving lymphatic circulation.
Targets: Fine Lines & Wrinkles, Loss of Elasticity, Lack of Firmness
Find it In: KaramMD Trifecta, Illuminate All-In-One Cream
Allantoin
Source: Compound derived from the comfrey plant
Benefit: Allantoin is known for its ability to soothe and protect the skin, as well as to promote skin cell regeneration. Its benefits include helping to heal and prevent dry, cracked, and chapped skin, reducing inflammation, and improving the overall appearance of the skin.
Targets: Fine Lines & Wrinkles, Loss of Elasticity, Texture
Find it In: KaramMD Trifecta, Rinse Cleanser
Broccoli Seed Oil
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
Edelweiss Flower Extract
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
Glyceryl Glucoside
Sourced From:
Derived from glucose and glycerol
Effects in Skincare:
Glyceryl glucoside has the ability to bind water to the skin and help maintain its natural moisture balance. Glyceryl glucoside also has antioxidant properties, which can help to protect the skin from environmental stressors and premature aging.
Targets: Fine Lines & Wrinkles, Loss of Elasticity
Find it In: Illuminate All-In-One Cream
Hibiscus Extract
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
Jojoba Oil
Source: Extracted from the jojoba plant
Benefit: Jojoba oil has moisturizing and nourishing properties. It can soothe and hydrate dry, sensitive skin, and is non-comedogenic, making it suitable for oily, acne-prone skin. It contains vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids that nourish and protect the skin while improving its barrier function, and helping to retain moisture.
Targets: Fine Lines & Wrinkles, Texture, Dryness
Find it In: KaramMD Trifecta, Illuminate All-In-One Cream
Macadamia Seed Oil
Source: Derived from macadamia nuts
Benefit: Macadamia seed oil is a moisturizing ingredient that contains high levels of oleic acid, which restores the skin's barrier and improves moisture retention. It also has antioxidants like vitamin E and squalane, which protect the skin from environmental damage and premature aging.
Targets: Fine Lines & Wrinkles, Texture, Dryness, Skin Barrier
Find it In: KaramMD Trifecta, Illuminate All-In-One Cream
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Source: A water-soluble compound derived from azelaic acid
Benefit: Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate improves skin tone and reduces the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that can help to reduce redness and irritation, making it a beneficial ingredient for those with sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Targets: Fine Lines & Wrinkles, Texture, Dullness
Find it In: KaramMD Trifecta, Illuminate All-In-One Cream
Retinol Compound
Source: A compound that is derived from vitamin A
Benefit: Retinol stimulates the production of collagen and elastin fibers, promotes skin cell turnover, and improves the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and other signs of aging.
Targets: Fine Lines & Wrinkles, Lack of Firmness, Uneven Skin Tone, Dullness, Congested Pores
Find it In: KaramMD Trifecta, Illuminate All-In-One Cream
Rice Powder
Source: Derived from rice grains
Benefit: Rice powder has gentle exfoliating properties, that helps to remove dead skin cells and impurities from the skin's surface. Rice powder also protects the skin from environmental stressors, promotes skin cell regeneration and helps to nourish and strengthen the skin.
Targets: Fine Lines & Wrinkles, Dullness, Texture
Find it In: Polish Exfoliating Powder
Squalane
Source: A natural oil derived from olives
Benefit: Squalane hydrates and softens the skin, improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and protects the skin from environmental stressors.
Targets: Fine Lines & Wrinkles, Lack of Firmness , Texture, Skin Barrier, Dryness
Find it In: KaramMD Trifecta, Illuminate All-In-One Cream
Vitamin C
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
Ziziphus Spina-Christi Leaf
Source: Extract from leaves of the Ziziphus Spina-Christi Leaf plant
Benefit: Ziziphus Spina-Christi Leaf is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It can help to protect the skin from free radical damage and soothe and reduce inflammation in the skin. It contains vitamin C, which can brighten and even out skin tone, and vitamin E, which can help to protect against sun damage and promote skin healing.
Targets: Fine Lines & Wrinkles, Loss of Elasticity, Lack of Firmness , Uneven Skin Tone, Dullness
Find it In: KaramMD Trifecta, Quench Vitamin C Serum