Activated Charcoal
Activated charcoal is an ingredient in skin care known for cleansing. It acts like a magnet and can absorb up to double its weight in impurities to help unclog pores.

Find it in: Clear Proof^® Deep-Cleansing Charcoal Mask

Alpha Hydroxy Acids
(also known as AHAs like Glycolic Acid)
Alpha hydroxy acids are a common family of exfoliants. These skin care essentials provide chemical exfoliation that helps buff away dead skin cells.

Find them in: TimeWise Repair^® Revealing Radiance^® Facial Peel

Alpinia Galanga Leaf
(also known as Galangal)
Alpinia galanga leaf is an ingredient known for its anti-ageing properties. It supports natural collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid.

Find it in: TimeWise Repair^® Volu-Firm^® Advanced Lifting Serum

Amla Fruit Extract
(also known as Phyllanthus Emblica Extract)

Amla fruit extract is an ingredient rich in antioxidants. It protects skin health and is shown to help support natural collagen production.

Find it in: TimeWise Replenishing Serum C+E™

Antioxidants
Antioxidants are ingredients known for their anti-ageing benefits. They protect skin health, protect against premature skin ageing and provide defence against free radicals on skin.

Find them in: Botanical Effects^® Regimen
Satin Lips^® Shea Butter Balm
TimeWise^® Miracle Set 3D™
TimeWise Replenishing Serum C+E™
Mary Kay Naturally^® Nourishing Oil

Benzoyl Peroxide
(also known as Dibenzoyl Peroxide)
Benzoyl peroxide is known for acne-fighting and exfoliating. It penetrates pores to dry and clear acne blemishes and can help dissolve the build-up of dead skin cells.

Encapsulated Resveratrol
Encapsulated resveratrol is an ingredient known for anti-ageing and antioxidant benefits. It evens skin tone and supports natural collagen and elastin.

Find it in: TimeWise^® Miracle Set 3D™

Fatty Acids
Fatty acids are ingredients known for their moisturising and emollient properties. Fatty acids help enhance skin hydration to help with dry skin.

Find them in: Botanical Effects^® Regimen
Mary Kay Naturally^® Nourishing Oil

Glycolic Acid
(also known as Acetic Acid or AHA)
Glycolic acid is an ingredient known for exfoliation. It enhances skin’s own renewal process and helps remove pore-clogging dead skin cells.

Find it in: TimeWise Repair^® Revealing Radiance^® Facial Peel

Gotu Kola
(also known as Centella Asiatica Stem Cells)
Gotu kola is a plant-derived, anti-ageing ingredient. It helps support the natural framework of skin.

Find it in: TimeWise Repair^® Volu-Firm^® Advanced Lifting Serum

Hyaluronic Acid
(also known as Sodium Hyaluronate)
Hyaluronic acid is well known for moisturisation. Hyaluronic acid is a skin cushioning, water-binding ingredient that holds onto moisture and plumps dry skin.

Find it in: TimeWise Repair^® Volu-Fill^® Deep Wrinkle Filler

Peptides
Peptides are ingredients known for anti-ageing benefits. Different kinds of peptides can help improve the appearance of sagging skin and wrinkles, help contribute to younger-looking skin, and support skin’s natural collagen and elastin.

Find them in: TimeWise^® Miracle Set 3D™
TimeWise Repair^® Volu-Firm^® Regimen

Retinol
(also known as Vitamin A)
Retinol – or vitamin A – is a powerhouse retinoid found in anti-ageing products. It has antioxidant properties and encourages skin cells to turnover and renew. It also supports natural collagen and elastin; helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; and helps tone, tighten and firm.

Find it in: TimeWise Repair^® Volu-Firm^® Night Treatment With Retinol

Mary Kay Clinical Solutions™ Retinol 0.5

Salicylic Acid
(also known as Beta-Hydroxy Acid)
Salicylic acid is an exfoliating ingredient known for acne-fighting. It helps remove dead skin cells and helps keep pores unclogged to reduce buildup of P. acnes bacteria on acne-prone skin.

Find it in: Clear Proof^® Clarifying Cleanser for Acne-Prone Skin
Clear Proof^® Spot Solution for Acne-Prone Skin
Clear Proof^® Pore-Purifying Serum for Acne-Prone Skin

Squalane
Squalane is an ingredient known for its moisturising and emollient properties. It helps support the skin barrier while reducing dryness.

Find it in: Mary Kay Naturally^® Nourishing Oil
Mary Kay Naturally^® Moisturizing Stick

Sunscreen
(also known as sunscreen actives)
Sunscreen is a critical ingredient in beauty products when it comes to premature age-fighting and preventing sun damage. Broad-spectrum options protect skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays.

Find it in: Any products containing SPF

Vitamin C
(also known as Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin C is an anti-ageing ingredient rich in antioxidants. Vitamin C has skin-brightening benefits and can help with radiance, even skin tone, the support of natural collagen and elastin, and help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Find it in: TimeWise Replenishing Serum C+E™

Vitamin E
(also known as Tocopheryl Acetate)
Vitamin E is an anti-ageing ingredient rich in antioxidants that's often found in skin care and personal care products. Vitamin E has skin-brightening benefits and can help with radiance, even skin tone, the support of natural collagen and elastin, and help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Find it in: White Tea & Citrus Satin Body^® Silkening Shea Lotion
Mary Kay Naturally^® Nourishing Oil
Mary Kay Naturally^® Purifying Cleanser