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
Aloe
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
Apple Amino Acids
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
Arnica Flower Extract
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
Azelaic Acid
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
Bamboo 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.
Find it In: Polish Exfoliating Powder
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
Bromelain
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
Calendula Flower
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
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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
Coconut Milk Powder
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
Decyl Glucoside
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
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
Glycerin
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
Glyceryl Glucoside
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
Green Tea Extract
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
Hexylresorcinol
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
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 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
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
Licorice Root Extract
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
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
Matcha Powder
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
Niacinamide
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
Panthenol
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
Papain
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
Phytosterols
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
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
Shea Butter
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.
Find it In: KaramMD Trifecta, Illuminate All-In-One Cream
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
Sodium Hyaluronate
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
Tocopheryl
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
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
Willowherb Extract
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
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