Green Chemistry - How can you be responsible about chemicals and skincare?

Chemistry is an important part of our lives, and many people choose to avoid chemicals when it comes to skincare and beauty products. In this blog post, we will dive deeper into the details of what chemistry is and how natural skincare is still chemistry—just good chemistry. We will explore the meaning of the term green chemistry and share our thoughts on the health benefits associated with natural skincare in the form of good chemistry. With this post, we hope to provide a clear picture of how you can be responsible about chemicals and skincare.

Chemistry and skincare?

Chemistry is a field that deals with how substances react with each other and how their properties change. It is a science that requires a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of chemistry and the various substances involved. Chemistry plays a crucial role in all our lives, as food, medicine, cosmetics, cleaning products, and a wide range of other products are all chemical derivatives. Therefore, both natural and organic skincare products consist of chemical substances. These ingredients have undergone a number of processes that change the raw material’s properties and make them more usable and stable. 

What is Green Chemistry?

Green chemistry is a part of modern chemistry that aims to reduce the environmental impact of chemicals. Here, the focus is on developing products and processes that are sustainable and less harmful to the environment. Green chemistry is about preventing environmental damage and achieving environmental benefits. By using green chemistry in skincare and beauty products, we choose a shared path—with a more responsible choice—so that together we can take responsibility and reduce our environmental impact.

Natural skincare is still chemistry

Many people believe that natural skincare products do not contain chemicals, but this is actually not the case. All substances used in beauty products are still chemical substances, even if they are of natural origin. Everything is chemistry, including organic ingredients. Natural ingredients still have chemical properties and must be processed and blended correctly to achieve the desired results. Green chemistry and good chemistry based on natural ingredients are a fantastic tool for creating environmentally friendly skincare products.

How do you choose between chemical and natural skincare products?

When choosing between chemical and natural skincare products, you should examine the ingredients to ensure they are safe and environmentally friendly. It can be a good idea to read the labels to see what is in the product and be aware of harmful ingredients, etc. 

What does Skøn Skincare do to avoid harmful chemicals?

To ensure the best for us, we select our raw materials and ingredients based on whether they are approved by either Ecocert, USDA, or Nature. In this way, we can ensure that it is good chemistry all the way from the field to your bathroom counter. All our products originate from natural oils and ingredients.