'Clean Ingredients'
DOesn't mean
Clean Skin Care
While many companies now offer clean or natural ingredients (and zero animal testing) they can't always say the same about their packaging, which often contains the very chemicals - including phthalates - their products are supposed to be ‘free-from’.
"Phthalates are added to a dizzying array of plastics, to make them flexible [and] durable. They easily escape from these products as vapors or particles, and are found in the urine of nearly every American, as well as in blood, sweat, breast milk, semen and ovarian fluids."
-The NewYork Times April 17th, 2020.
Now imagine that every time you put lotion on your skin - even it's full of 'good ingredients' - you're also slathering phthalates onto your body. It makes no sense, right?
"Called Endocrine disrupters, these chemicals are linked with developmental, reproductive, brain, immune, and other problems.”
- the National institute of environmental health sciences.
Women are at greater risk...
The evidence is mounting that the products we use - everyday - to look and feel beautiful, are also increasing our exposure to the harmful effects of microplastics.
"Cosmetics, nail polish, shampoo, body wash, lotions and powders often contain phthalates, and use of these products may explain why women have higher phthalate levels in their bodies than men."
-The NewYork Times.
AND SO IS OUR PLANET
And let's not forget the laundry list of environmental - and animal protection - issues due to plastic pollution. So for all these reasons we can confidently say plastic packaging makes no sense.
Now, I know what you're thinking.... I'll just use glass, but while glass can eliminate toxins, it makes no sense for single packaging and the reason? Climate change.
"While glass is unlikely to leach toxins, it's "heavier to transport, which can mean higher carbon emissions".
-- The Globe & Mail, April 23, 2022
THERE IS HOPE FOR OUR FUTURE
AND IT STARTS WITH INGREDIENTS
health food for your face
"This is great moisturizer. Very effective but light, not greasy. Doesn’t anger my sensitive skin. Full of good ingredients - feels like health food for your face. And a little goes a long way! I’m definitely not “settling” for plastic-free, this is better than my previous go-to mainstream fancy brand."
“If you reduce your exposure [to micro plastics] you can wash out these chemicals from your body within a matter of days"
- Dr. Kim Harvey, associate director at the center for environmental research and children’s health at the University of California, Berkeley
It starts with ingredients
and it starts with ingredients
The ones you know & trust
We use clinical doses of proven ingredients, like hyaluronic acid (moisture retention) vitamin C (restore your skin) and squalene (reduces fine lines & softens skin). No Phthalates, no parabans, inside OR outside of our packaging.
THE NEXT GENERATION
We partnered with a research facility in Southern Ontario that has developed a next generation moisturizer, using Euglena gracilis (a single cell algae they grow right in their facility) that produces a highly pure (>95%) and crystalline form of ß-1,3-glucan, otherwise known as beta-glucan, a moisturizng agent that can hold up to 20% more moisture than hyaluronic acid.
The ingredients no one talks about
Remeber all that stuff about the chemicals that are commonly found in skin care packaging, and how those chemicals can leach into the lotions and your body? We've spent the last 7 years developing packaging made with Manitoban hemp, Ontario grown algae (the same algae that's in our skin care products) American beeswax and other natural oils, tree resins & waxes. (KEEP SCROLLING FOR DETAILS)
PACKAGING SO NATURAL,
WE CALLED IT A CHRYSALIS
Have you ever seen a Chrysalis? Beyond its natural beauty, something magical happens inside. A transformation, or metamorphosis, from caterpillar to Monarch butterfly.
The science and beauty of this natural process inspired our own Chrysalis beautypods™, where packaging and ingredients work together to transform and elevate the natural beauty of your skin and our planet. It's free from toxins, lighter than glass and 100% backyard compostable.
Made with hemp, algae, natural waxes, tree resins and oils such as jojoba, our patented packaging is as natural as the ingredients inside, which means it can go on your skin and back to the earth without the fear of harmful chemicals and endless plastic waste.
CLINICAL FORMULATIONS
EXCITING INNOVATIONS
Our formulations combine clinical doses of known and trusted ingredients (like hyaluronic acid, vitamin C & squalane) along with a next generation moisturizer found in a single celled algae that is grown in Ontario and produces a highly pure form of beta-glucan.
"beta-glucans can lock in 20% more moisture than hyaluronic acid." -Noblegen
- Hyaluronic Acid "1 gram of hyaluronic acid can hold onto 6 litres of water – that’s 6000%! Hyaluronic acid is a glycosaminoglycan, a class of chemicals that can hold onto water very efficiently, due to its very polar nature. Hyaluronic acid keeps skin firm and plump this way." -Dr. Michelle Wong, chemistry PhD, cosmetic chemist and science educator, creator of Lab Muffin.
- Algae grown, Beta Glucan "Beta-glucans act as a humectant in the skin, and as such lock hydration in and prevent moisture loss. Interestingly, like retinol and hyaluronic acid which are two of the cosmetic industry’s most impactful products due to their high-water capacity - beta-glucans can do the same job - if not better. In fact, studies suggest that beta-glucans can lock in 20% more moisture than hyaluronic acid, and thus, beta-glucan can plump up the skin and make the skin feel even more supple." -Noblegen
- Vitamin C "The most exciting effect that L-ascorbic acid has had in studies is that it can increase collagen in the skin. Excess pigment is the other big skin concern that vitamin C can help with, for example with sunspots, or post acne mark, or melasma. Vitamin C can also protect skin from the sun. It doesn’t stop UV like sunscreen, but it does act as an antioxidant that mops up the damage UV does inside your skin." -Dr. Michelle Wong, chemistry PhD, cosmetic chemist and science educator, creator of Lab Muffin.
- Squalane "So, when applied topically, squalane has tremendous benefits. Boosting hydration can help your skin appear more vibrant and healthier. The antioxidants in these oils and creams also fight skin damage and free radicals, which can both accelerate the aging process. According to research , squalane is also a detoxifier." -Healthline
- Animal Testing
- Phthalates, Parabens, Fragrance
- PLASTIC OF ANY KIND!
Toronto Made,
Canadian Regulated
Canadian regulations are among the toughest on the planet, so we developed and make our skin care products here in Toronto, using clinically proven ingredients.
Chrysalis Beautypods are backyard compostable and are free from any harsh chemicals that could impact you or The Earth.
Our products are never tested on animals.
How CAN I BE SURE THIS IS CLEAN & SAFE?
In an unregulated industry, how can you trust the claims?
"Almost every chemical you can imagine has been regulated [in the US], except for the chemicals we use in every day personal care products." -HBO docu-series 'not so pretty'
Toxic Ingredients are not uncommon in everyday skincare products
From toxins such as phthalates, formaldehyde, parabens, triclosan and mercury, to counterfeit cosmetics containing lead, we are just beginning to understand what actually goes into our skin care products. (Check out these great documentaries for more info - Broken, Toxic Beauty, Not so Pretty).
Canadian Regulations VS EU & USA
"The Canadian government regularly updates a Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist that includes hundreds of chemicals and contaminants prohibited and restricted from use in cosmetics such as formaldehyde, triclosan, selenium, nitrosamines and 1,4-dioxane — all of which are allowed in U.S. products." (- safecosmetics.org,)
Existing Customer Reviews
NOTE: All reviews are from our V1 facial moisturizer (launched in March of 2022) and packaged in glass jars. The Kickstarter will support the launch of our full line of facial skin care products, including our original facial moisturizer with added BGI (enhanced moisture retention) serums, cleansers & eye creams all packaged in our patented Chrysalis beautypods (made by us in Toronto).
Our 90 Day GUARANTEE
if You're not happy, we're not happy
Have you ever made an online purchase, only to discover it's not what you had expected? So have we, and that's why we stand behind our products with our our 90 day, money back, guarantee.
We've been in business for over 5 years and have had the pleasure of serving more than 300,000 customers. And we got here by putting our customers needs first.
OUR OFFER TO YOU
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