KIGELIA AFRICANA - Sausage Tree. Often cultivated in tropical countries for its brownish red, bell shaped flowers and long sausage shaped fruits. Used in skin care products. Has emollient and firming properties.
KARITE BUTTER - Shea butter. It protects the skin from dehydration and other climatic influences. It also restores skin suppleness; increases moisturization and can improve the appearance of irritated dry skin. Shea Butter is a natural fat obtained from the fruit of the karate tree.
KOJIC ACID- a by-product in the fermentation process of malting rice. Kojic acid works by blocking the formation of pigment by the deep cells on the skin. It is used to counteract age spots, pregnancy marks, freckles as well as general pigmentation disorders.