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The future of SKin care

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"Feels like health food for your face... I'm definitely not settling for plastic-free, this is better than my previous go-to mainstream fancy brand."

-Kate G. One of our 300,000 beloved customers

'Clean ingredients' doesn't always mean 'Clean' Skin care

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Beauty companies have gone to the ends of the earth to source clean & natural ingredients, only to package them in bottles and tubes that can leach hormone disrupting chemicals and endless plastic waste.

"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.

Is your 'clean' moisturizer leaving a dirty residue?

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Is your 'clean' moisturizer leaving a dirty residue?

Imagine that every time you put lotion on your skin - even it's full of 'good ingredients' - you're also slathering chemicals that are linked to major health issues. 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

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Women Are At Greater Risk

The evidence is mounting that the 'beauty products' we use - everyday - to look and feel good, 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

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And So Is Our Planet

And let's not forget the laundry list of environmental - and animal protection - issues due to plastic pollution.

  • Only 8% of plastic is recyclable - and it can only be recycled a few times.
  • Plastic takes many lifetimes to decompose (none of the plastic made has ever decomposed).
  • Plastic is made from Oil (a non-renewable resource) which is controlled by some of the most deadly regimes on the planet.
  • Plastic is now found in the bellies of even the deepest sea creatures.

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

CHANGE BEGINS WITH INGREDIENTS, INSIDE & OUT

The new way to moisturize

The new way to moisturize

Our moisturizer features:

  • 3 pillar ingredients you should expect from a quality moisturizer
  • One breakthrough ingredient in moisture retention
  • Our own - patented - packaging innovation made with backyard compostable ingredients that are as clean and effective as the moisturizer itself.
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Pillar 1: Hyaluronic Acid - Moisture Retention

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Pillar 1: Hyaluronic Acid - Moisture Retention

The first step to plump, glowing skin? Moisture retention. So it's key to include ingredients that help your skin retain water - and hyaluronic acid is among the best (keep reading for a new breakthrough, which may be even better).

"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.

Pillar 2: Squalane - Moisture Protection, Colligen Boosting

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Pillar 2 Squalane - Moisture Protection, Colligen Boosting

Squalene occurs naturally in your body, but it decreases over time, leading to loose, rough and more saggy skin. When applied topically - Squalane, the more stable cousin of Squalene - helps retain moisture and increase collagen production, an essential component of maintaining healthy, plum skin as you age.

"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

Pillar 3: Vitamin E - Antioxidant, skin protection

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Pillar 3: Vitamin E - Antioxidant, skin protection

Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps to reduce the impacts of sun exposure. It's important to note that its benefits come after sun exposure.

"Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin with several forms, but alpha-tocopherol is the only one used by the human body. Its main role is to act as an antioxidant, scavenging loose electrons—so-called “free radicals”—that can damage cells." -Harvard School of Public Health

Breakthrough Innovation: Algae Grown Beta Glucans

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Breakthrough Innovation: Algae Grown Beta Glucans

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.

"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

Packaging so natural... we call it a Chrysalis

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Packaging so natural... we call it a Chrysalis

Remember all that stuff about the chemicals from plastic that leach into your body? Well, we've spent the last 7 years developing natural, organic and backyard compostable packaging. We call them Chrysalis beautypods, inspired by the natural science & beauty that turns a green caterpillar into the beautiful and strong (these little beauties commute from Canada to Mexico each fall) Monarch Butterfly.

Our pods are made with

  • Manitoban Hemp,
  • Ontario grown, fresh water Algae,
  • Natural waxes from the USA,
  • Tree resins and
  • Natural 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.

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Toronto Made,
Canadian Regulated

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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.

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Chrysalis Beautypods are backyard compostable and are free from any harsh chemicals that could impact you or The Earth.

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Our products are never tested on animals.

Existing Customer Reviews

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We are etee <> everything touches everything else

We are etee <> everything touches everything else

Etee launched in 2017 and we've since served more than 300,000 customers who love our thoughtful, impactful and innovative Canadian products.

"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,)

Our Iron Clad, 90 Day Guarantee

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Our Iron Clad, 90 Day Guarantee

We got here by putting our customers first, and we hope today, that will include you, so that's why we offer a 90 day guarantee on everything we sell. If you're not happy we're not happy.

OUR OFFER TO YOU

Starter
Bundle

1 glass jar and 1 pod of our daily facial moisturizer

1 box of beautypods and a glass jar

$49

+ $6.50 Shipping

ESSENTIALS
Bundle

1 filled jar of moisturizer and 2 pods of our daily facial moisturizer

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Normally: $149

You Save $48

$99 ($33 per bottle)

+ Free Shipping

ULTIMATE
Bundle

1 filled jar of moisturizer and 5 pods of our daily facial moisturizer

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Normally: $249

You Save $100

$149 ($25 per bottle)

+ Free Shipping

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely. Here's the thing, if you're not happy, we're not happy, so if our Chrysalis Beautypods are not what you expect, we will gladly refund 100% of the cost within 90 days.
Shipping is free for orders over $60 (before taxes) in the USA and Canada, and only $6.50 otherwise! International order shipping fees are based on your location and how much you purchase. VAT and local international mail charges may apply and are outside of etee's control.
Yes! We'll ship etee products anywhere in the world.
We always look for eco-friendly companies when sourcing packaging items. It's difficult sometimes because only a handful of companies can provide us what we need but everything from boxes, stickers, tape, envelopes, stuffing, inserts are eco-friendly- either recycled, compostable or biodegradable. We always try to source naturally.
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Beta-glucans acts 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.
Beta-glucans are immune-modulating compounds and have proven efficacy in this domain. Specifically, beta-glucans protect against encroaching bacteria that can disrupt the skin's barrier by stimulating macrophages and other immune cells to attack and protect against pathogens. For this reason, beta-glucans are especially well-suited for people with dry, rough, or cracked skin. In fact, for people with compromised skin barriers like those with eczema or dermatitis, beta-glucans can help prevent pathogens from passing through the skin barrier creating an all-natural option to improve skin health.
Beta-glucans are being highly investigated for their anti-aging effects. In fact, this is one of the skincare concerns that beta-glucans primarily address. In this regard, one study found that despite its comparatively large molecular size, beta-glucans can deeply penetrate the epidermis to effectively plump up fine lines and wrinkles.
Yes! Our moisturizer is plastic-free, and so is the packaging it comes in!
Yes! Our moisturizer Phtalate free!
Yes! Chrysalis Beautypods are free from toxic ingredients such as SLS, parabens, phthalates.
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Octyldodecanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Beta Glucan, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Allantoin, Phenoxyethanol, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Sclerotium Gum, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Use: Daily facial moisturizer to refresh and hydrate your skin. Directions: Apply a small amount to your freshly cleansed face morning and evening.
Yes this moisturizer is vegan.