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: Extract from the Aloe Vera plant

Benefit: Aloe soothes and moisturizes dry, irritated skin. Aloe also has anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce redness and inflammation caused by acne and other skin conditions. Aloe vera is also known to contain antioxidants that can help protect the skin against damage caused by environmental stressors.

Targets: Lack of Firmness, Uneven Skin Tone, Depleted Skin Barrier, Dryness 

Find it In: KaramMD Trifecta, Rinse Cleanser, Quench Vitamin C Serum, Illuminate All-In-One Cream

Source: Combination of amino acids, peptides and proteins derived from apple juice

Benefit: Apple amino acids have the ability to cleanse and moisturize the skin without removing its natural oils. They can help improve skin texture, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and increase hydration levels. They also have antioxidant properties that protect the skin from environmental stressors like UV radiation and pollution.

Targets: Dryness, Congested Pores 

Find it In: KaramMD Trifecta, Rinse Cleanser

Source: Extract derived from the Arnica Montana plant

Benefit: Arnica flower extract has anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe and calm the skin, reduce redness and swelling, and improve blood circulation. Additionally, it has antibacterial properties and can accelerate the healing of wounds and skin irritations.

Targets: Dryness 

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

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: Finely ground bamboo stems

Benefit: Bamboo powder removes dead skin cells, unclogs pores, and improves the overall texture of the skin. Additionally, it is believed to have antibacterial properties that can help prevent acne and promote healthy skin.

Targets: Dullness, Dryness 

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: Enzyme found in the stem and fruit of the pineapple

Benefit: Bromelain exfoliates and brightens the skin, and has anti-inflammatory properties that help remove dead skin cells, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and improve skin tone and texture. 

Targets: Dullness

Find it In: Polish Exfoliating Powder

Source: Extract derived from the Calendula plant

Benefit: Calendula flower has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antioxidant properties. It can soothe and calm the skin, reduce redness and inflammation, promote wound healing, and prevent acne.

Targets: Dullness, Environmental Damage

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

Source: Derived from coconut oil

Benefit: Cocamidopropyl Betaine acts as a gentle cleansing agent that effectively removes dirt, oil, and other impurities from the skin without causing irritation or dryness. 

Targets: Congested Pores, Sebum Production

Find it In: KaramMD Trifecta, Rinse Cleanser

Source: Extracted from the meat of the coconut

Benefit: Coconut milk powder has moisturizing and nourishing properties that can hydrate, soothe, and improve skin elasticity. It also has anti-inflammatory benefits and is rich in vitamins and minerals that promote overall skin health.

Targets: Dullness, Dryness, Texture 

Find it In: Polish Exfoliating Powder

Source: A surfactant derived from coconut oil or corn starch

Benefit: Decyl Glucoside effectively removes dirt, oil, and other impurities from the skin without causing dryness or irritation. 

Targets: Congested Pores

Find it In: KaramMD Trifecta, Rinse Cleanser

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: Plant derived

Benefit: Glycerin has the powerful ability to help skin retain moisture. Glycerin soothes, nourishes and improves the skin's barrier function, helping to protect it from environmental stressors and preventing moisture loss.

Targets: Dryness

Find it In: KaramMD Trifecta, Rinse Cleanser, Quench Vitamin C Serum, Illuminate All-In-One Cream

Source: Derived from glucose and glycerol

Benefit: 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: 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: Synthetic chemical compound 

Benefit: Hexylresorcinol brightens and evens skin tone by inhibiting melanin production, while also providing antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and mild exfoliating benefits to protect and improve skin health and texture.

Targets: Dullness, Texture, Uneven Skin Tone

Find it In: KaramMD Trifecta, 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 source 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: Extracted from the Licorice root plant 

Benefit: Licorice root extract has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that help to reduce skin redness, swelling, and irritation while protecting it from environmental stressors. It also has skin-brightening effects that inhibit the production of melanin, reducing the appearance of dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone.

Targets: Texture, Dullness, Uneven Skin Tone

Find it In: KaramMD Trifecta, Quench Vitamin C Serum

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: 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 B found in foods such as avocado & broccoli

Benefit: Panthenol is hydrating, soothing, and has anti-inflammatory properties, helping to target dry, irritated, and sensitive skin. It can also help to improve the skin's barrier function, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Targets: Dryness

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

Source: Enzyme derived from papaya fruit

Benefit: Papain is commonly used as an exfoliating ingredient due to its ability to break down and dissolve dead skin cells, leaving the skin smoother and brighter. Papain is also known for its anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties, making it a popular ingredient in products for sensitive and acne-prone skin.

Targets: Dullness

Find it In: Polish Exfoliating Powder

Source: Naturally occurring compounds found in plants

Benefit: Phytosterols are used for their moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as their ability to help repair and strengthen the skin barrier which can help to prevent moisture loss and improve skin hydration.

Targets: Texture, Skin Barrier, Dryness

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: Extracted from the nuts of the shea tree 

Benefit: Shea butter contains fatty acids and vitamins A and E. It  has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can help soothe and protect the skin, making it effective in treating sensitive skin and keeping your skin hydrated.

Targets: Dullness, Dryness 

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

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 hyaluronic acid, a natural substance found in the body

Benefit: Sodium hyaluronate helps the skin retain moisture and improve skin hydration. Sodium hyaluronate has a smaller molecular size than hyaluronic acid, allowing it to penetrate deeper into the skin and provide more intense hydration. It plumps the skin, reduces appearance of fine lines, and improves overall skin texture and tone. 

Targets: Texture, Dryness, Skin Barrier

Find it In: KaramMD Trifecta, Quench Vitamin C Serum, 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

Source: Derived from the epilobium angustifolium plant

Benefit: Willowherb extract is gentle and effective that can help to soothe and calm the skin, reduce inflammation, and protect against environmental stressors.

Targets: Congested Pores, Sebum Production, Uneven Skin Tone

Find it In: KaramMD Trifecta, Rinse Cleanser, Quench Vitamin C Serum

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