Ingredients Starting With K
29 skincare ingredients in the glossary begin with K. Learn what each one does, how it works, and which products contain it.
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Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract
KAEMPFERIA GALANGA ROOT EXTRACTA plant extract traditionally used to support skin conditioning and skin-comforting
Kaempferia Parviflora Rhizome Extract
KAEMPFERIA PARVIFLORA RHIZOME EXTRACTA plant-derived antioxidant extract that helps protect skin from oxidative stress
Kaempferol
KAEMPFEROLA plant-derived flavonoid with antioxidant and soothing properties
Kakadu Plum Extract
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit ExtractAustralian superfruit with worlds highest vitamin C
Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract
KALANCHOE PINNATA LEAF EXTRACTA plant extract traditionally used for skin repair and conditioning
Kaolin
Naturally occurring clay mineral famously used in cosmetics for its absorbent properties | Particularly popular in facial masks targeted at reducing skin’s surface oil
Kaolin Clay
KaolinGentle white clay for all skin types
Kelp Extract
Extract of brown algae | Rich in B vitamins + other antioxidants
Keratin
KERATINA structural protein that conditions skin and hair through moisture retention and surface smoothing
Keratin Amino Acids
KERATIN AMINO ACIDSAmino acid building blocks that support skin structure and repair
Ketoconazole
An purifying ingredient that targets scalp and skin microbiota to address fungal-related concerns
Ketoglutaric Acid
KETOGLUTARIC ACIDA metabolite that may support skin resilience and cellular renewal
Kigelia Africana Bark Extract
KIGELIA AFRICANA BARK EXTRACTPlant extract with astringent and skin-conditioning properties from African sausage tree bark
Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract
KIGELIA AFRICANA FRUIT EXTRACTA plant extract with traditional use and emerging evidence for calming skin
Kigelia Africana Leaf Extract
KIGELIA AFRICANA LEAF EXTRACTPlant extract traditionally used to support skin conditioning and resilience
Kinetin
Type of plant hormone Has antioxidant properties
Kluyveromyces … Ferment Filtrate
KLUYVEROMYCES/LACTOBACILLUS/EVENING PRIMROSE FLOWER OIL FERMENT FILTRATEA fermented botanical extract combining probiotics and evening primrose for antioxidant skin support
Kojic Acid
A fungal-derived brightener with a stability problem
Kojic Dipalmitate
KOJIC DIPALMITATEAn esterified form of kojic acid studied for its role in addressing hyperpigmentation
Kojic Isopalmitate
KOJIC ISOPALMITATEA conditioning agent derived from kojic acid that supports skin hydration and texture
Kojyl Carboxy Dipeptide-23
KOJYL CARBOXY DIPEPTIDE-23A peptide-derived antioxidant that protects skin whilst helping to chelate metal ions
Kojyl Glucoside
KOJYL GLUCOSIDEA gentle antioxidant derived from kojic acid, designed to protect and calm the skin
Kojyl Methylenedioxycinnamate
KOJYL METHYLENEDIOXYCINNAMATEA plant-derived antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental damage
Krameria Triandra Root Extract
KRAMERIA TRIANDRA ROOT EXTRACTA plant extract with antioxidant properties sourced from Krameria triandra roots
Krameria Triandra Root Powder
KRAMERIA TRIANDRA ROOT POWDERA plant-derived powder that gently buffs away dead skin cells
Kummerowia Striata Extract
KUMMEROWIA STRIATA EXTRACTA plant extract traditionally used to address oxidative stress and uneven skin tone
Kunzea Ambigua Branch … Oil
KUNZEA AMBIGUA BRANCH/LEAF/TWIG OILA botanical oil with a warm, herbaceous scent derived from Australian native plants
Kunzea Pomifera Seed Oil
KUNZEA POMIFERA SEED OILAn antioxidant-rich plant oil that conditions and protects the skin barrier
Kyounin Yu
KYOUNIN YUA plant-derived conditioning agent that supports skin hydration and texture
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