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In most creams and serums, that ingredient is water — sometimes disguised as “juice.” And in many formulas,
water makes up 60–80% of the entire product.
Why so much water?
Because it’s cheap — and it fills the jar fast.
But for your skin, it usually means:
🚫 Dilution of active ingredients
💸 Less value for your money
🧪 A higher need for preservatives
— because water is a perfect breeding ground for bacteria and mold. Think of pond water: without preservatives,
skincare would spoil quickly, just like stagnant water does.
When water is first, the product is rarely rich.
🧠 Start with one question: Does your product begin with water?
Most formulas aren’t made for your skin — they’re made for the shelf, the marketing, and the markup.
Endocrine Disruption
Some synthetic chemicals can mess with your hormone system. That can show up as fatigue, irregular cycles, mood swings, sleep issues — even weight gain. Ever feel off for no clear reason? It might be coming from your skincare — and you'd never know.They can throw off your cycle, your mood, and even fertility — especially with daily use.
Skin Barrier Breakdown
Your skin barrier isn't just a shield — it's home to your skin's microbiome. It protects your immune system, connects to your gut and brain, and even affects your emotional well-being. Harsh preservatives, the wrong pH, and synthetic fillers slowly wear it down - and the longer you use them, the more this vital system degrades. That's when your skin becomes reactive, dry, and vulnerable.
Bioaccumulation
Small exposures add up. What you put on your skin daily builds up in your body - especially when you use the same products for years. Many toxins are stored in fat tissue and don't leave easily, slowly accumulating and affecting systems far beyond your skin.
Cocktail Effect
And really — who uses just one product? Most of us layer several every day. When those chemicals stack, they interact in ways no one is testing. It's called the cocktail effect — and it's the part no label and no tool — not even this one — can truly warn you about.
That's why awareness matters — and checking your skincare ingredient list might be the most important decision you make for your long-term health.
M. LINGWe greatly appreciate feedback from women who tried our ingredient checker and blog! Helping you is our driving force and motivates us to continue!
“I’m pregnant, and this made me realize what I was putting on my body every day. I sent it to five friends.”
“I thought I was using something good — it even said ‘clean.’ But this test opened my eyes. I’ve already switched.”
“I was always reacting to products. Redness, breakouts, the works. Turns out my skin just couldn’t handle the chemicals.”
Someone - who already is aware of how we take in chemicals through our skin - shared this tool with you. Because they thought you deserved to know. Sometimes the best advice comes from someone who's been there too. Let them share with you what worked for them. Go back to the person who shared this tool with you. They had the same questions and thoughts you do now — and they may have found good answers. And share this awareness with others and show them how to analyze products you put on your skin.
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