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	The active ingredients in the AKMD Skincare line of products work on the cellular level to inhibit the progression of the aging process and to rebuild the foundation for more youthful and healthy skin. Derived from the finest botanical and marine extracts and mineral sources, these vitamins, hydroxy acids, lipids, proteins, and other antioxidant-rich compounds work in concert to nourish, hydrate, protect, and rejuvenate your skin.

aloe
CALMING, MOISTURIZING

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AKMD Skincare is comprised of active ingredients that work on the cellular level to stop the progression of and reverse the aging process. Only the purest ingredients are used in the AKMD Skincare product line, combining vitamins, antioxidants, herbs and botanicals, resulting in natural, result-driven, essential products for your skin.

•	Aloe Cort Cream

•	Daily Defense Replenishing Moisturizer SPF 36

•	Green Tea UV-Block Spray SPF 25

alpha lipoic acid
ANTIOXIDANT, EXFOLIATES, REDUCES DISCOLORATION

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Alpha-lipoic acid is an antioxidant that penetrates the skin, neutralizing free radicals and increasing the effectiveness of other antioxidants such as vitamins C and E. It also works to exfoliate dead skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and brown spots. Produces firm, toned skin and a smoother complexion.

•	Clarifying Facial Mask

•	Multi Complex Night Renewal Cream

coenzyme-Q-10
IMPROVES SKIN TEXTURE

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Coenzyme-Q-10 is a nutrient that helps stimulate new cellular production, and dissolve old, damaged collagen, improving skin’s clarity and texture, and lessening appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

•	Multi Complex Night Renewal Cream

cucumber
PREVENTS CLOGGED PORES, SOOTHES, HYDRATES

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Regular use of cucumber diminishes clogged pores and reduces dryness of the skin. It is also known for its hydrating, anti-inflammatory, and soothing properties.

•	Daily Defense Replenishing Moisturizer SPF 36

DMAE
IMPROVES FIRMNESS AND SOFTNESS, REDUCES FINE LINES

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DMAE is an antioxidant found in fish. When mixed with nutrients and other antioxidants and applied topically, it can improve the appearance of sagging skin which results from free radical damage to collagen, and nerves and muscles beneath the skin. DMAE boosts the effects of other antioxidants by increasing smoothness and reducing fine wrinkles.

•	Alpha + Beta Peel

•	Balancing Foaming Cleanser

•	Clarifying Facial Mask

•	Daily Hydroxy Peel

•	Gentle Facial Cleanser

eucalyptus
ANTISEPTIC, SKIN CLARIFYING PROPERTIES

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Eucalyptus is a natural botanical used for its skin purifying and healing qualities. It also helps tone and smooth skin texture while stimulating skin cells to promote new skin growth.

•	Alpha + Beta Peel

•	Clarifying Facial Mask

•	Daily Defense Replenishing Moisturizer SPF 36

•	Daily Hydroxy Peel

green tea
ANTIOXIDANT, REDUCES INFLAMATION AND
AFFACTS OF UV EXPOSURE

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Green Tea has strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects that help detoxify and purify the skin and protect against photoaging by counteracting free radicals. Green Tea soothes the skin and enhances its healing properties.

•	Alpha + Beta Peel

•	Balancing Foaming Cleanser

•	Clarifying Facial Mask

•	Daily Hydroxy Peel

•	Eye Area Renewal Complex

•	Gentle Facial Cleanser

•	Green Tea UV-Block Spray SPF 25

•	Hydrating Peptide Gel

•	Lip Therapy

•	Skin Renewal Serum

•	Topical C Antioxidant Gel

hyaluronic acids
IMPROVES ELASTICITY, DECREASES FINE LINES, HYDRATES

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Hyaluronic acid is a natural occurring substance in the human body that hydrates and repairs damaged tissue, and stimulates new cell growth. When applied topically, it plumps skin by binding to water molecules in the skin and restores and retains moisture beneath the skin’s surface. It improves skin’s elasticity and fullness, decreasing appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

•	Eye Area Renewal Complex

•	Extra Gentle Makeup Remover with Vitamin E

•	Hydrating Peptide Gel

hydrocortisone
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PROPERTIES

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Hydrocotisone has potent anti-inflammatory properties for skin that when used topically treat skin irritations and relieve associated itching and swelling.

•	Aloe Cort Cream

hydroquinone
NATURAL SKIN LIGHTENER, REDUCES DARK SPOTS

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Hydroquinone is a substance that is known to successfully reduce the intensity of freckles, melasma, and general brown patching by inhibiting melanin production. Unprotected sun exposure should be avoided, because it reverses the effect of hydroquinone by increasing melanin production.

•	Hydro-Q Lightener

hydroxy acids
EXFOLIATES, PROMOTES CELL RENEWALL

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Alpha hydroxy acids and beta hydroxy acids are acids derived from sugar-containing fruits. These acids exfoliate, unclog pores, and stimulate the growth of smooth, new youthful skin. Hydroxy acids increase skin's hydration allowing healthy cells to grow faster, helping to reverse the signs of aging skin.

•	Alpha + Beta Peel

•	Balancing Foaming Cleanser

•	Clarifying Facial Mask

•	Daily Hydroxy Peel

•	Eye Area Renewal Complex

•	Gentle Facial Cleanser

•	Hydro-Q Lightener

•	Skin Renewal Serum

kojic acid
SKIN LIGHTENING AGENT

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Kojic acid is an effective skin lightening agent that works by inhibiting the overproduction of melanin which creates pigmentation in the skin.

•	Hydro-Q Lightener

peptides
IMPROVES SKIN FIRMNESS,REDUCES FINE LINES

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Peptides, including Copper, Algae and Rice, enhance wound healing and reduce inflamed or irritated skin. They also stimulate production of collagen and improve the skin's elasticity and hydration to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

•	Daily Defense Replenishing Moisturizer SPF 36

•	Hydrating Peptide Gel

•	Lip Therapy

•	Multi Complex Night Renewal Cream

soy
ANTIOXIDANT, ANTI-INFLAMMATORY, SKIN REJUVENATION

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Soy contains natural antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that soothe and rejuvenate the skin and help protect skin against sun damage. It also helps increase cellular renewal and lessens the appearance of age spots, fine lines, and wrinkles.

•	Daily Defense Replenishing Moisturizer SPF 36

•	Eye Area Renewal Complex

•	Skin Renewal Serum

vitamin A (retinol)
ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN REJUVENATION

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Vitamin A, (Retinyl Palmitate), is the most widely used, well tolerated anti-aging ingredient. It works deep below the skin's surface to lighten age spots and sun damaged skin. Vitamin A stimulates the production of collagen (which increases cellular turnover so dull surface cells shed more quickly) thickens the epidermis, improves elasticity, and smooths fine lines and wrinkles.

•	Daily Defense Replenishing Moisturizer SPF 36

•	Multi Complex Night Renewal Cream

•	Retinol Night Repair

•	Retinol Night Repair Plus

vitamin C
ANTIOXIDANT, REDUCES WRINKLES

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Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) is an antioxidant nutrient that helps repair and protect skin by stimulating cell renewal, increasing healthy circulation, and protecting against sun damage. It works to decrease melanin production, allowing for brighter skin and increased collagen production, which in turn enhances new skin resilience and reduces appearance of wrinkles.

•	Daily Defense Replenishing Moisturizer SPF 36

•	Eye Area Renewal Complex

•	Hydro-Q Lightener

•	Skin Renewal Serum

•	Topical C Antioxidant Gel

vitamin E
ANTIOXIDANT, MOISTURIZES

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Vitamin E is the major antioxidant found in human skin. It neutralizes free radicals for a soft, smooth, radiant complexion. Proven ability to help retain moisture in the skin, diminishing appearance of wrinkles and signs of aging. Repairs and soothes rough, dry, sun-damaged skin.

•	Daily Defense Replenishing Moisturizer SPF 36

•	Extra Gentle Makeup Remover with Vitamin E

•	Eye Area Renewal Complex

•	Green Tea UV-Block Spray SPF 25

•	Hydro-Seal Moisturizer

•	Hydro-Q Lightener

•	Lip Pumice

•	Skin Renewal Serum

•	Topical C Antioxidant Gel

vitamin K
REPAIRS DARK CIRCLES AND SPIDER VEINS

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A wonderful remedy for treating discoloration or dark circles under the eyes. It is also widely used for treatment of spider veins and in conjunction with laser treatments to help diminish the appearance of veins most often found on the legs and face.

•	Vitamin K Cream

titanium dioxide
PROTECTS AGAINST ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT

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Titanium dioxide is a gentle, chemical-free ingredient often used in skincare products as a physical blocker because of its refractive index and its resistance to discoloration under ultraviolet light. This advantage enhances its ability to protect the skin from sun damage and subsequent signs of aging.

•	Clarifying Facial Mask

•	Daily Defense Replenishing Moisturizer SPF 36

•	Super Block Sun Protection SPF 58

•	Ultra Sheer Sun Shield SPF 30

zinc
PROTECTS AGAINST FREE RADICALS

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Zinc contains antioxidant properties that helps protect cells in the body from the potential damage caused by free radicals and sun exposure. It also works to lessen redness and inflammation.

•	Clarifying Facial Mask

•	Daily Defense Replenishing Moisturizer SPF 36

•	Super Block Sun Protection SPF 58

•	Ultra Sheer Sun Shield SPF 30