Gentle Alder
Technically correct. Humanly proper.
Technically correct. Humanly proper.
Designed for our child. We, CHEMIST 1 (40) and CHEMIST 2 (36), avoided all the iffy ingredients, kept the good ones and small-batched it in-person. Served the purpose—even grown-ups can use it—we attest to that with our 40 years of experience.
EWG Rating: Higher means more hazard.
| Ingredient | Function | EWG Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Aqua / Water / Eau | Carrier | 1 |
| Glycerin | Humectant | 1 |
| Stearic Acid | Skin Conditioner | 1 |
| C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate | Emulsifier | 1 |
| Glyceryl Monostearate | Emulsifier | 1 |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | Skin Conditioner | 1 |
| Squalane | Skin Conditioner | 1 |
| Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | Skin Conditioner | 1 |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | Skin Conditioner | 1 |
| Ceramide NP | Skin Conditioner | 1 |
| Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 | Skin Conditioner | 1 |
| Panthenol | Skin Conditioner | 1 |
| Tocopherol | Antioxidant | 1 |
| Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | 2 |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Preservative | 2 |
| Allantoin | Skin Conditioner | 1 |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | Skin Conditioner | 1 |
| Potassium Stearate | Emulsifier | 1 |
| Citric Acid | pH Adjuster | 1 |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Skin Conditioner (from coconut oil) | 1 |
| Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil | Skin Conditioner | 1 |
| Sweet Almond Oil | Skin Conditioner | 1 |
| Rose Extract | Skin Conditioner | 1 |
| Category | Why we skip it | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Synthetic Fragrances | Hides an undisclosed chemical blend; a common allergy trigger. | Parfum, Fragrance |
| Silicones | Seals the skin; traps oil, sweat, and buildup underneath. | Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane |
| Ethoxylates | Manufacturing can leave behind 1,4-dioxane, a suspected carcinogen. | Sodium Laureth Sulfate, PEG-100 |
| Parabens | Mimics estrogen; linked to hormone disruption. | Methylparaben, Propylparaben |
| Isothiazolinones | A leading cause of contact-allergy skin rashes. | Methylisothiazolinone, MCI/MI |
| Viscosity Builders | Synthetic filler; adds nothing for the skin. | Carbomer, Acrylates Copolymer |
| Organic Solvents | Strips natural oils; can worsen irritation. | Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol |
We like the gentle approach: First don't harm the environment and then try to make something useful. In our products, we avoid an ingredient if it poses a risk without justifiable benefit. That being said, we still try to make a useful product. Our skincare philosophy is to do no harm first.
The Alder symbolism has something in common with our product: The alder trees are the first to grow in a land and it leaves the land more suitable for others to grow. In our enterprise, we hope to leave the customers more able to choose the technically correct products. We also help other companies so their products can be better. We blaze the trail.
Technically correct. Humanly proper.
One more ingredient has been added to the CareCream: Retinol. Retinol gives the skin a possibility of growing through shedding. It causes the skin to peel its callusy layer for the growth of new skin cells. As a result, the new skin feels soft. Warning: Retinol will sensitize under the sun, causing too much skin irritation to ignore—avoid using the CareCream Night in the day.
