WHAT'S REALLY IN YOUR SKINCARE-AND WHY IT MATTERS
CLEAN BEAUTY | SKIN HEALTH
What you put on your skin shouldn't make you sick
You’re exposed to over 100 chemicals a day before you even leave the
house. Here’s what the science says — and what you can do about it.
The Hidden Cost of Your Morning Routine
Most personal care products — from moisturizers to shampoos to body lotions — are loaded with synthetic ingredients. Many of these chemicals are absorbed through the skin, and research is beginning to reveal just how significant that exposure can be.
A study published in npj Environmental Science found that consumers are exposed to more than 100 chemicals daily through personal care products alone. The health implications are serious: links have been drawn to preterm birth, reproductive cancers, and other systemic health concerns.
For many people, the assumption has always been that if a product is on a store
shelf, it must be safe. But regulatory oversight in the U.S. personal care industry
is limited, and many ingredients with known health risks are still widely used.
How Synthetic Ingredients Affect Your Body
Two of the most common concerns in conventional skincare are endocrine disruptors and neurotoxins. Endocrine disruptors interfere with the body’s hormone signaling — even at low doses — and have been associated with fertility issues, thyroid dysfunction, and hormone-sensitive cancers.
Neurotoxins, found in preservatives, fragrances, and stabilizers in many popular
products, have been linked to nervous system stress and cognitive effects over
time. The challenge is that these exposures accumulate quietly, product by
product, day by day.
You Shouldn’t Have to Choose Between Looking Good and Feeling Good
The good news is that effective skincare doesn’t require synthetic chemicals. Ingredients like grass-fed tallow have been used for centuries — and for good reason. Tallow’s fatty acid profile closely mirrors the skin’s own lipids, meaning it absorbs deeply and works with your biology rather than against it. At Alchemē, every product is made with 100% natural ingredients and zero harmful chemicals. The belief is simple: what you put on your body should support your health, not compromise it. Real, recognizable ingredients. No fillers. No synthetic fragrance. No endocrine disruptors.
Own Your Health
Taking control of what goes on your body is one of the most direct ways to reduce
your toxic load. Start by reading ingredient labels — if you can’t pronounce it look it up. The Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep database is a great resource for checking product safety scores.
And if you’re ready to make the switch, Alchemē’s tallow-based skincare is a great
place to start — clean, effective, and made with ingredients your body actually
recognizes.
Study reference: DOI 10.1038/s41370-025-00751-9