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

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

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

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

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: 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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