Self Care Part 3: Practice Self-Love with KARUNA

Is social-distancing at home making you feel stressed-out and haggard? Why not consider giving yourself a break and indulge yourself with a spa day at home! It can be as simple as a short 20 minutes of "ME" time as you light up your favourite scented candle, put on a sheet of face mask and listen to your favourite songs on Spotify. Everybody needs to practice a little self-love once in a while for the sake of their mental wellbeing. As the saying goes "LOVING YOURSELF ISN'T VANITY, IT IS SANITY". 

Let Karuna's masks be part of your self-love journey and you will emerge feeling more beautiful both on the inside and out. :)

 

About the brand

KARUNA (KUH-Roo-NA) means: A loving compassion. Awakening the potential in people to bring optimism, kindness and care to all.

The founder, Linda Wang, suffered from eczema since childhood. One day, a doctor prescribed an ointment and instructed her to wrap the rash with plastic wrap to push the medicine deeper. The rash disappeared in a matter of days! That was the "AH HAH" moment! When she traveled to Asia and came across sheet masks, she knew instantly that this technique could work in the same way. She started to handpick ingredients that provided visible skin benefits and created Karuna –– "Wisdom for the Skin". Her collection of home beauty rituals offer cutting-edge skincare solutions designed to promote balance and beautiful skin, an act of self love reflected in your complexion. Karuna's custom-blended treatments combine innovative technology and natural ingredients from Asia and worldwide. Established in 2009, Karuna was the first sheet mask brand to be launched in the United States. Over the years, the brand has added to and expanded their skincare offerings to include daily essentials like cleansers, serums, and other treatments. They believe everyone should experience professional grade products that provide total and effective skincare at home.

 

What makes KARUNA different from other sheet masks?

1. The material of the mask:

Karuna's sheet masks are made from highest quality 100% biodegradable all-natural wood pulp fibres and Japanese sheer cotton. It retains 50% more moisture than synthetic material and forces pores to fully absorb nourishing ingredients that help create instant results –– much more than a serum would alone!

KARUNA masks	Other masks
100% Biodegradable wood pulp cloth	Other materials such as Cotton, synthetic materials like Polyester etc.
Wood pulp absorbs 2 times better than cotton	Cotton absorb water while Polyester do not take in moisture at all and only leave a film on the skin surface
Wood pulp ensures bacteria will never get a chance to form between fabric and the skin	Cotton and Polyester leave moisture on the skin in humid weather without any anti-bacteria effect
A truly safe fabric for all skin types	May cause sensitivity with synthetic material

 

2. The ingredients in the serum

Unlike other products that focus on a singular skin issue, Karuna provides total 360, frustration-free skin care in every product they create. All the masks contain their "BEAUTY COMPLEX", a proprietary blend of serum which deliver hydrating, soothing, and antioxidant-rich ingredients to slow signs of aging, renew the skin and leave a youthful glow. 

The BEAUTY COMPLEX features a blend of 6 ingredients:

• HYDRATE with Hyaluronic Acid and Peptides
• SOOTH with Aloe Vera and Chamomiles
• RENEW with Chinese Licorice and Vitamin B

1. Hyaluronic Acid: Reduce the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles. Retain moisture in your skin
2. Peptide: Sooth and hydrate your skin with powerful anti-aging ingredients. Moisturizers include antioxidants and skin-restoring properties to visibly improve the health and appearance of your skin
3. Aloe Vera: A potent antioxidant to heal, soothe and hydrate the skin. Works for all skin types including oily and acne skin. Commonly used to treat burns, reduce inflammation and minimize scars.
4. Chamomile: Anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties. Contains essential oils, antioxidants and is hypoallergenic to help reduce skin irritation. 
5. Chinese Licorice: Licorice has been used throughout history in alternative medicine and skincare. Contains active antioxidants and skin soothing properties to reduce inflammation, redness, and diminish the appearance of discoloration
6. Vitamin B: Helps treat rosacea, acne, eczema, dermatitis, hyperpgmentation, sun damaged, aging and dry skin. It's a must-have vitamin for healthy, glowing skin

No matter which Karuna Sheet Mask you choose, you always get the full skin care benefits.

Introducing: KARUNA SELF-LOVE KIT

Each kit includes the following:

• Hydrating+ Face Mask x 1 - Fights your dry, dull skin
• Renewal+ Eye Mask x 1 - Refresh tired, puffy eyes instantly
• Hydrating+ Hand Mask x 1 - Rehydrate & Replenish skin
• Exfoliating+ Foot Mask x 1 - Revive & Restore dry, calloused feet

Hydrating+ Face Mask (STAR PRODUCT!)

 

Additional Featured Ingredient:

Natto (soybean) - It has lots of Vitamin E which helps balance water and oil in skin cells and improved overall skin. As a great source of a little-known vitamin known as pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ), natto also helps to maintain healthy, smooth skin. Highly moisturising and improves skin elasticity.

Sodium Lactate - Its ability to attract water and prevent it from evaporating prevents and protects the skin from becoming dehydrated to help your skin feel soft, smooth and radiant with a healthy-looking glow. Retains water to refine and nourish the complexion.

 After 1 application*:

• 100% agreed skin looked brighter & more radiant
• 100% agreed skin felt smoother
• 97% agreed skin appeared more hydrated

*After one use based on clinical testing. Percentages based on consumer perception.

 

Renewal+ Eye Mask

Additional featured ingredient:

Red Algae - It contains astaxanthin, which is one of nature's most potent antioxidants. Red algae have demonstrated anti-aging properties by inhibiting enzymes that break down collagen in the skin. It helps to improve skin elasticity and its natural protective barrier and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, by drawing and nourishing the skin cells. 

Japanese Angelica - It helps to brighten skin and makes it look more even. With long-term use, it actually reduces patchiness for a truly more uniform skin tone.

After 1 application*:

• 20% reduction in skin tone color around the eye
• 100% agreed dark eye circles visibly diminished
• 100% agreed fine lines and wrinkles visibly reduced
• 93% agreed eye puffiness visibly improved

*After one use based on clinical testing. Percentages based on consumer perception.

 

Hydrating+ Hand Mask

Additional featured ingredient:

Jojoba oil - It has anti-inflammatory properties which help to tame chaffing and chapping, reduce redness caused by drying, ease the effects of eczema and rosacea, and keep skin calm and comfortable. The Vitamin E and B-complex vitamins in the Jojoba oil help in skin repair and damage control.

Shea butter - It has high concentrations of fatty acids and vitamins, which is an ideal ingredient for softening skin, increase moisturization and restore skin suppleness. Shea butter also has anti-inflammatory and healing properties.

Japanese camellia oil - It protects the skin from drying out while replenishing vital nutrients and has outstanding moisture retaining ability. It is one of the most rapidly absorbed plant oils and is known for its ability to penetrate into the deepest layer of the skin. It helps promotes skin elasticity.

Algae extract - It has good antioxidant properties. It moisturizes skin, especially sensitive and irritated skin. It also nourishes the skin and hair with vitamins and minerals and protects the skin from antioxidant stress.

BONUS: This hand mask is swipe-friendly! So go ahead and continue using your phone while your hands are being pampered.

 

Exfoliating+ Foot Mask 

 

Additional featured ingredient:

Jojoba oil - It has anti-inflammatory properties which help to tame chaffing and chapping, reduce redness caused by drying, ease the effects of eczema and rosacea, and keep skin calm and comfortable. The Vitamin E and B-complex vitamins in the Jojoba oil help in skin repair and damage control.

Shea butter - It has high concentrations of fatty acids and vitamins, which is an ideal ingredient for softening skin, increase moisturization and restore skin suppleness. Shea butter also has anti-inflammatory and healing properties.

Coconut Oil - It is naturally anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-microbial which helps in reducing inflammation and healing the wounds, protect the skin from harmful bacteria. It also contains Vitamin E and healthy fats, keeping skin moisturised.

Lactic Acid - It causes the sloughing off of dull, rough skin and promotes cellular renewal by increasing cell turnover rates in the upper layers of your skin (epidermis). It also helps to improve signs of aging by stimulating collagen renewal and firming your skin.

Glycolic Acid - It penetrates the skin and encourages cell turnover, which increases the luminosity of the skin.

 

Start giving your body a luxurious at-home treatment with these masks today! You deserve it!